A large piece of the southern portion of the park, primarily along Puerco Ridge, about 7,000 acres sometimes called the Rainbow Forest, has also been designated. Wilderness backpack camping is allowed in the park. Other forms of camping are forbidden. From Flagstaff, AZ, take Interstate 40 east for approximately 113 miles to the park entrance at Exit 311. Open all year.
Summers are hot.
A free backpacking permit is required. Well and Pinta. Click here to find out how. Copyright Rodale, Inc. 2001.