HOLBROOK / PETRIFIED FOREST KOA JOURNEY, AZ
Holbrook, Arizona
📅 Date visited: 3/22/2025
⏰ Check-in / Check-out Times: Check-in is 2 p.m. and check-out is 11:00 a.m.
📍 Address/Grid Coord: 102 Hermosa Dr, Holbrook, AZ 86025
🌐 Website/Social Media Link: https://koa.com/campgrounds/holbrook/
📞 Phone: 928-524-6689
💲 Pricing Details/Discounts: We stayed at a 30/50 AMP FHU pull-thru site and paid an average of $78.40 per night. (*included our KOA discount)
🅿️ Site Used: 85
⌚ Length of Stay: 4 days
☝️ Max Length of Stay Permitted: Daily, Weekly, and Monthly.
🚘 Vehicle and Rig Specs: Ford F-350, DRW - Cedar Creek 375BHO, Length: 43’ Height: 13’ 6”, 50amp service.
👨👩👧👧 Family Demographics: 2 Adults, 2 Kids (Under 10)
🐶 Pets: We don’t have any, but they are allowed as long as they are leashed. They have several pet parks and plenty of areas to walk.
📱 Cell Service Used: T-Mobile 5G, average performance in and around the campground.
📶 Other Cell Service Quality: All providers showed similar coverage.
Source: CoverageMap LLC.
💻 Internet Service Used: T-Mobile 5G and Starlink
🛰️ Starlink Accessibility: Our NE access was clear with minimal obstructions.
Source: Starlink App Speed test and Obstruction Reports
📡 Campground WiFi Quality: WiFi was available and performed well when tested.
🛀 Facilities: Office/Campstore, Comfort Station, Laundry, Dump Station, Camp Kitchens and Dumpsters.
🏊🏻♂️ Amenities: Swimming Pool (seasonal outdoor), Cowboy Kitchen (Seasonal), Horseshoes, Vollyball / Basketball Courts, Playground and Dog Parks.
🔢 Total Number of Sites and General Condition: ~85 RV Sites, 19 Tent Sites and 11 Cottages/Cabins.
⛺ Tent Camping Permitted: Yes
♿ Handicap Accessibility: Yes
🔌💧🚽 Electric, Water & Sewer details: Yes, 20/30/50 AMP with mixed W/S throughout.
👋🏻 Assigned sites or FCFS: Can be assigned during reservation.
👀 Site selection/location assistance: The office provided a map and escort to the site upon check-in.
🔒 Gated Access: No.
🚧 Road Condition: Good; easy access both in and out. Mixed gravel and paved.
⛽ Gas: Maverik (1 mile).
🛒 Grocery: Safeway (2.5 miles).
🚩 Area Attractions / Amenities:
Navajo County Historical Museum (3 miles) – Learn about the rich history of Holbrook and the Old West with exhibits on railroads, Route 66, and Native American artifacts.
Wigwam Motel & Route 66 Nostalgia (3 miles) – Step back in time with a visit to this iconic roadside attraction featuring vintage cars and unique teepee-shaped rooms.
Hidden Cove Golf Course (4 miles) – Enjoy a family-friendly round of golf at this scenic course with beautiful desert views.
Petrified Forest National Park (19 miles) – Explore ancient fossilized trees, colorful badlands, and historic Route 66 landmarks in this breathtaking national park.
Rock Art Ranch (23 miles) – Discover ancient petroglyphs, Ancestral Puebloan ruins, and a working cattle ranch on this guided historical tour.
Meteor Crater & Barringer Space Museum (60 miles) – Visit one of the best-preserved meteor impact sites on Earth, with an interactive museum and observation deck.
✏️ General Feedback / Review: Our stay at the Holbrook / Petrified Forest KOA Journey was a great experience, providing a comfortable and convenient base for exploring Petrified Forest National Park and historic Route 66. The campground was well-maintained, with spacious RV sites, clean facilities, and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The kids enjoyed the playground and other amenities.
One of the best parts of our stay was the easy access to Petrified Forest National Park, just a short drive away, where we explored colorful badlands and ancient fossilized trees. We also visited the Meteor Crater and Barringer Space Museum which was amazing!
Whether you're stopping for a night or planning a longer visit, this KOA is a great spot to rest and explore Northern Arizona’s unique landscapes. We’d happily stay again!
