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Blue Mesa, Petrified Forest National Park

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Blue Mesa is located in Petrified Forest National Park. Add Blue Mesa to your Petrified Forest National Park travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Petrified Forest National Park trip itinerary builder app .
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  • October 4, 2017
    This is just one of many beautiful stops in Petrified Forest National Park. Be sure to see them all: each one offers a unique perspective.  more »
  • September 25, 2017
    Stop to see these pretty blue lines in the rock formations. A short walk down a few steps,will bring you up close to Blue Mesa.  more »
  • September 25, 2017
    Where else can you see blue rock? This is all part of the Petrified national forest. Make sure you take time to enjoy  more »
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Where to stay in Petrified Forest National Park

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Since most visitors drive through Petrified Forest National Park, you won't find any developed accommodations inside the park. If you're not prepared to camp in the backcountry, pitch a tent at one of the campgrounds near the highway or bunk down in one of the travelers' motels in Holbrook, which lies about 32 km (20 mi) west of the park.
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