Painted Desert Visitor Center
35.0656, -109.7816 · Park boundary: National Park Service
Painted Desert Visitor Center is located at exit #311 off of I-40 is closed for construction. Follow signs to the Painted Desert Inn. This facility is serving as the north visitor center. The center provides information, brochures, book sales, exhibits, and restrooms.
- Every day
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Hours may change throughout the year, such as possibly extended hours in the summer. Closed Thanksgiving and Dec. 25.
- Park Closed Thanksgiving · Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026 · Closed
- Park Closed Thanksgiving · Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026 · Closed
- Park Closed Christmas Day. · Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 · Closed
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Dated stamps for park, Painted Desert, Route 66, and the Painted Desert Inn Junior stamp for park Image of Painted Desert
Take Exit #311 off I-40.
Painted Desert Visitor Center is located at exit #311 off of I-40 is closed for construction. Follow signs to the Painted Desert Inn. This facility is serving as the north visitor center. The center provides information, brochures, book sales, exhibits, and restrooms.
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