Puerco Pueblo: Echoes of Ancestral Puebloan Life
Discover ancient history at Puerco Pueblo in Petrified Forest National Park. Explore ancestral ruins and rock art along an easy, paved trail.
Explore the ruins of Puerco Pueblo, an ancestral Puebloan village within Petrified Forest National Park, inhabited from the mid-1200s to late 1300s. Wander the partially excavated site, discover ancient petroglyphs, and imagine life in this once-thriving community of around 200 people.
A brief summary to Puerco Pueblo
- Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, 86028, US
- +1928-524-6228
- Visit website
Local tips
- Bring water and wear sun protection, as the area offers little shade and temperatures can be extreme, especially during summer.
- Take your time to examine the petroglyphs; some are easily visible, while others require a closer look.
- Visit the site during the cooler months (spring or fall) for the most comfortable experience.
- Check out the mini-museum in the historic check station for additional information and exhibits about Puerco Pueblo.
Getting There
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Driving
Puerco Pueblo is located within Petrified Forest National Park, approximately 11 miles south of the park's north entrance. From Interstate 40, take Exit 311 and follow the park road south. The Puerco Pueblo parking lot is on the left, about 11 miles from the north entrance. From the south entrance, it is about 15 miles north. Park entrance fee is $25 per vehicle, valid for 7 days. Credit or debit cards are the only accepted form of payment.
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Walking
From the Puerco Pueblo parking lot, the 0.3-mile paved loop trail begins at the south end of the lot. The trail is mostly flat and considered wheelchair accessible.
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