Location: | Eastern Washington |
Acreage: | 7,470 acres |
GPS Coordinates: | N 46 56.862 W 120 02.148 |
Visitor’s Information: |
Discover Pass Required |
Pictures below will take you on a virtual tour through theunique and unusual forest!
General Information:
Address:
Gingko Petrified Forest State Park
4511 Huntzinger Road
Vantage, WA 98950
Phone: 509-856-2700
Hours:
Summer
6:30 a.m. - dusk
Winter
November 1 - March 1
Weekends and holidays
8 a.m. – dusk
Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park has the territory of 7,470 acres with 27,000-feet of freshwater shoreline. The forest is a registered national natural landmark that can tell a lot about the history of the region.
It should be mentioned that petrified wood was discovered in the region 1930s. Ginkgo Petrified Forest is considered to be one of the most unusual forests in the earth. Mineralized trees can be observed if you choose to hike special Interpretive Trails.
Picnic and Other Facilities
There are 57 picnic tables (unsheltered) which are available on first come – first served basis.
Hiking, Water and other Activities
· 3 miles of hiking trails
· Boating
· Freshwater fishing
· Boat ramp
· Swimming
· Water skiing
· Bird watching
· Museum
· Wildlife watching
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These pictures were taken in April, 2015
Directions:
From I-90
Take Exit 136, Huntzinger Road. Turn left onto the Old Vantage Highway to the Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park Headquarters and Interpretive Trails. Continue on to Recreation Road for the Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park Backcountry.
GPS Coordinates: N 46 56.862 W 120 02.148
In order to get directions click on the map below:
Photo: Roman Khomlyak
Photo Editing: Alex Mandryko
Information: Marina Petrova