The entire park boundary is fenced and most of the surrounding land is privately owned. Please get permission from landowners before hiking on their lands. See the Camping Page for backpack camping. If at all possible, don't hike alone. Topographical maps are available for purchase at Painted Desert Visitor Center and Rainbow Forest Museum.
Telephones are available near the entrance to the visitor center and museum.
First aid and emergency services are available at the visitor center, museum and from any park ranger. Emergency Phones are located at Puerco Pueblo, Blue Mesa and Crystal Forest. Heat Exhaustion is characterized by pale, cool and damp skin. Remove the person from direct sun, loosen restrictive clothing, and provide cool liquids. Heat Stroke is characterized by hot, dry, red skin.