Gregory W.doesn't recommendNovember 10, 2024
Front Row Seat! Petrified Forest!
Consider the Description Carefully
I arrived just before sunset, as suggested, and the directions were fine. There is really just one campsite along the dirt road with the brush cleared away, but it was already taken when I arrived, so I was a bit put off by that, but I found a partially-cleared spot further down the dirt tire tracks. The description had a heads-up about the nearby train tracks and trains so I was ready for some noise, but as I watched the sunset, I noticed a repair vehicle driving down the tracks but I thought nothing of it. No trains came by until about 11:00 PM, and then: AT LEAST 12 FREIGHT TRAINS WENT BY DURING THE NIGHT AND EVERY SINGLE ONE BLEW ITS HORN MULTIPLE TIMES DUE TO THE NEARBY RR CROSSING!!! The tracks must have been closed for repairs (which would explain the repair vehicle) and the trains probably got backed up, so I assume that night was not typical. I had booked two nights but no way was I going back for the second night. I would suggest considering the warnings of train noise carefully and being ready for train horns because of the nearby RR crossing.
Barbara M.November 2, 2024
Front Row Seat! Petrified Forest!
A spot for train lovers!
The host was very responsive and his directions were great especially since we arrived in daylight. We like the private feel of the desert. We were happy to be driving a high clearance vehicle and didn’t really need 4x4. But the trains!!!! Plan on a sleepless night or bring earplugs if that noise is not your thing.
Rick F.recommendsSeptember 27, 2024
Front Row Seat! Petrified Forest!
it was a little hard to find as we got there late. A sign would have helped. However, we really enjoyed the privacy and the barren area. The trains were a bit of a bother but tolerable. Good spot.
Jennifer F.recommendsSeptember 1, 2024
Front Row Seat! Petrified Forest!
Exactly What I Wanted
I fully planned to get to the site before dark, but that didn't happen. The directions are simple in the daylight but a little tricky in the dark. Brett was very gracious in helping me navigate. This is a dispersed camping site, which is exactly what I like --there was no one else around. I like trains, so while I do wish the horn were not so loud, I was fine with it. In fact, the whole experience felt like stepping back in time. The train is close, so the horn is quite loud --if you do not like that, then this is not the site for you.
Tia M.recommendsAugust 17, 2024
Front Row Seat! Petrified Forest!
Great stay! Great views! Was a wonderful overnight stop on our 26 hour road trip.
Caleb P.recommendsJuly 22, 2024
Front Row Seat! Petrified Forest!
Location was amazing! Host communicates well and answered all questions!