Ginkgo-Petrified Forest State Park is a 7,470-acre camping park with year-round camping at Wanapum Recreational Area. The park is home to the Vantage Forest.
4511 Huntzinger Road Vantage , WA 98950-1203 United States
And like me don't miss the museum/center which is near I90 ... the state park is 2 miles further inland while museum is near the freeway exit with just a sign for center which one shouldn't skip
Go see the petroglyphs and chat with the nice Ranger. AND make sure to stop at the Ginkgo Gem Shop, The owner is extremely nice - opened up after closing time for my family.
If u have visited Arizona petrified forest which had exhibits in open, don't expect same out here. Petrified wood is caged so photos are not easy to take. 1-1.5 hrs hike trail ...
Bring your camera and water bottle. There are signs referring to rattle snakes, so appropriate footwear is suggested.
Very cool place trees are standing and made of stone. Some are still alive.
Windy conditions make it colder than what appears. Beautifully sunny though!
It's a state park , so you'll need a discover pass to park .
Best thing was a Rock Wren feeding young on a nest inside a petrified log... :-) - Susan Myers
Watch the 15 min videos, very interesting! - Leena P
Beautiful views and a lovely beach ⛱. . The campground is clean and staff is friendly - K Johnson
Check out places to swim by Wanapum dam - Tammy McCray
Pretty big trek up the hill but a nice view if you make it up. - Aimee Adams