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Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park near Vantage along the Columbia River 2📷 Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0

Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park

Vantage, WA

Nature

An interpretive center at Vantage displaying polished petrified wood, with a view over the Columbia River. A separate trail area a few miles west shows logs still in the ground; a Discover Pass is needed.

Nearest town
Vantage, WA
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
46.9480, -119.9860

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Vantage Riverstone ResortMotorhome stopover
    0 mi from Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park
    MotorhomesElectricity
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Sand Hollow CampgroundCampsite
    2 mi from Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park
    TentsCaravansToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Wanapum State Park CampgroundCampsite
    3 mi from Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Crescent Bar CampgroundCampsite
    18 mi from Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Priest Rapids Recreation Area CampgroundCampsite
    18 mi from Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Jackson Creek Fish CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park
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All campsites in Washington · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park?

Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park is in Vantage, WA, at GPS 46.9480, -119.9860. It is about 27 mi from Ellensburg.

Can you camp near Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Vantage Riverstone Resort, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 29 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park?

Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Coulee Corridor: Grand Coulee Dam to Dry Falls.

What is there to see near Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lake Lenore Caves (44 mi), Dry Falls (54 mi), Leavenworth (55 mi) and Tipsoo Lake (73 mi).

When is the best time to visit Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)