


The Tepees are dramatic eroded badland formations in Petrified Forest NP—great for abstract rock textures, layered strata and wide desert vistas. Photograph sweeping compositions of the hoodoos against colorful Painted Desert strata at golden hour. Accessible from the park road via a short pullout/trail; park entrance fee required. Best at sunrise or sunset for warm directional light and long shadows; overcast days reveal subtle color bands. Expect limited facilities and fragile paleontological/



The Tepees are dramatic eroded badland formations in Petrified Forest NP—great for abstract rock textures, layered strata and wide desert vistas. Photograph sweeping compositions of the hoodoos against colorful Painted Desert strata at golden hour. Accessible from the park road via a short pullout/trail; park entrance fee required. Best at sunrise or sunset for warm directional light and long shadows; overcast days reveal subtle color bands. Expect limited facilities and fragile paleontological/