Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park
Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park is a geologic preserve and public recreation area covering 7,124-acre (2,883 ha) on the western shoreline of the Columbia River's Wanapum Reservoir at Vantage, Washington. Its history begins in 1938. Further out, The Gorge Amphitheatre is 11 mi away.
A state park, 1 mi northwest of Vantage
Sunland Estates is the nearest base
Sunland Estates is 9 miles north, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun and Sep
April, May, June and September are the mild months, with highs of 66–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1938
Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park dates from 1938. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park
Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park is a geologic preserve and public recreation area covering 7,124-acre (2,883 ha) on the western shoreline of the Columbia River's Wanapum Reservoir at Vantage, Washington. Petrified wood was discovered in the region in the early 1930s, which led to creation of the state park as a national historic preserve. Over 50 species are found petrified at the site, including ginkgo, sweetgum, redwood, Douglas-fir, walnut, spruce, elm, maple, horse chestnut, cottonwood, magnolia, madrone, sassafras, yew, and witch hazel.
- Type
- State park
- Established
- 1938
- Area
- 11 square miles
- Listed
- National Natural Landmark
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.6K a year
Where to stay near Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park
Close by, places to stay are in Vantage (4) and Sunland Estates (7).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Ginkgo Petrified Forest | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vantage | 1 mi southeast | — | 4 1 hotel · 3 campgrounds | — | — | — |
| Sunland Estates 83% vacation homes | 9 mi north | 15 min | 7 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 91 | $653K | — |
| George | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 campground | 1,024 | $155K | — |
| Ellensburg | 26 mi west | 40 min | 17 13 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 21,308 | $404K | C |
| Crescent Bar 82% vacation homes | 18 mi north | 25 min | 6 5 hotels · 1 RV park | 271 | $564K | — |
| Quincy | 21 mi north | 30 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 8,510 | $337K | — |
| Desert Aire | 18 mi south | 25 min | 2 1 motel · 1 campground | 2,788 | $455K | — |
| Royal City | 18 mi east | 25 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 1,896 | $229K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Ginkgo Petrified Forest
Every place here is under 70 miles away.
111 mi TheatreThe Gorge Amphitheatre
34 mi MuseumYakima Electric Railway Museum
62 mi LakeLake Chelan
55 mi WaterfallDry Falls
57 mi Park & preserveGrand Coulee
70 mi Park & preserveAlpine Lakes Wilderness230 mi Ski areaMission Ridge54 runs · 2,181 ft vertical70 mi Ski areaWhite Pass Ski Area55 runs · 2,035 ft verticalPhoto credits
The Gorge Amphitheatre: Daniel from Calgary, Canada, CC BY 2.0 · Yakima Electric Railway Museum: Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Chelan: David Ansley, CC BY 2.5 · Dry Falls: Ikiwaner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Grand Coulee: en:User:Duk, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Alpine Lakes Wilderness: Walter Siegmund, CC BY 2.5
Visiting Ginkgo Petrified Forest: the answers
What town is Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park near?
Vantage, WA, about 1 miles southeast.
When is the best time to visit Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park?
April, May, June and September, with highs of 66–82°.
What is the closest airport to Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park?
Pangborn Memorial (EAT), about 33 miles away. The nearest big hub is Seattle–Tacoma (SEA), about 114 miles.
Where should I stay near Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park?
Vantage (1 mi, 4 places to stay), Sunland Estates (9 mi, 7 places to stay) and George (11 mi, 3 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.