Painted Desert Inn
Painted Desert Inn is a historic complex in Petrified Forest National Park, in Apache County, eastern Arizona. On the map, it sits 14 mi northeast of Sun Valley. Records date it to 1937.
An attraction, 14 mi northeast of Sun Valley
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Holbrook, 25 miles southwest. Where to stay ↓
Summers are hot
July highs run 93–93°, and about 72 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best month: May
May is the mild month, with a high of 80°. When to go ↓
Established in 1937
Painted Desert Inn dates from 1937. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Painted Desert Inn
Painted Desert Inn is a historic complex in Petrified Forest National Park, in Apache County, eastern Arizona. It is located off Interstate 40 and near the original alignment of historic U.S. Route 66, overlooking the Painted Desert.
- Type
- Attraction
- Established
- 1937
- Elevation
- 5,827 ft
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1975) · National Historic Landmark (1987)
- Wikipedia readers
- 3.7K a year
Bases for Painted Desert Inn
The nearest towns with places to stay are Holbrook (28) and Sun Valley (4).
Holbrook
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
4,866 people
25 mi southwest of Painted Desert Inn
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Painted Desert Inn | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook | 25 mi southwest | 35 min | 28 14 hotels · 9 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 4,866 | $164K |
| Sun Valley | 14 mi southwest | 20 min | 4 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 74 | — |
| Sanders | 28 mi east | 40 min | 1 1 hotel | 684 | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Painted Desert Inn
Every place here is under 58 miles away.
1in town National ParkPetrified Forest National Park316K visitors a year
52 mi City parkStandin' on the Corner Park
47 mi Ancient siteHawikuh Ruins
45 mi National Historic SiteHubbell Trading Post National Historic Site45K visitors a year
58 mi MuseumNavajo Nation Museum
58 mi Zoo & aquariumNavajo Nation Zoological and Botanical ParkPhoto credits
Petrified Forest National Park: Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Standin' on the Corner Park: Tpaairman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hawikuh Ruins: Smithsonian Institution from United States, No restrictions · Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site: Jsweida, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Navajo Nation Museum: Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Navajo Nation Zoological and Botanical Park: Taken by Staff of the Navajo Nation Zoo, Public domain
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Painted Desert Inn in questions
What town is Painted Desert Inn near?
Sun Valley, AZ, about 14 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit Painted Desert Inn?
May, with a high of 80°.
What is the closest airport to Painted Desert Inn?
Show Low Regional (SOW), about 58 miles away. The nearest big hub is Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), about 170 miles.
Where should I stay near Painted Desert Inn?
Holbrook (25 mi, 28 places to stay) and Sun Valley (14 mi, 4 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Sun Valley
There are no tips yet, so start one in Sun Valley’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.