The Golden Access passport may be obtained at any National Park Service entrance fee area. Proof of a medically determined disability and eligibility for receiving benefits under federal law is necessary at purchase. The Golden Access Passport will admit the passholder and any passengers in a private vehicle. Where entrance is not by vehicle, the pass will admit the passholder, spouse, children and parents. It does not cover special recreation permit fees or fees charged for concessions.
All passes described above are non-transferable.
The Painted Desert Visitor Center offers park information, an orientation film, and books, postcards, posters, maps, slides and videos are available for sale. A U.S. Post Office is located adjacent to the visitor center. Painted Desert Oasis P.O. Box 2247 Petrified Forest National Park, AZ 86028. Today this museum features exhibits and occasional craft demonstrations by Native American artisans. Call the park for more information.