Puerco Pueblo

"This was a beautiful and informative sight to see! The history of this place and seeing the remnants of the pueblo is very moving. We brought our young kids and the trail was easy for them to walk as it is paved. Definitely recommend stopping here during your visit."

"A fascinating and underrated stop inside Petrified Forest National Park! Puerco Pueblo offers a glimpse into the past with the remnants of a 1000-year-old ancestral Puebloan village. The short paved loop trail is easy to walk, perfect even for kids or those looking for a quick, meaningful stop. Along the way, there are interpretive signs explaining how the ancient people lived, including their dwellings, daily routines, and belief systems. One highlight is the famous solstice marker petroglyph, which aligns with the sun during the summer solstice — so cool to see! You won’t need more than 20–30 minutes here, but it’s well worth it. I really enjoyed imagining what life was like here centuries ago. Definitely stop by if you’re exploring the park!"

"We came here and there were no cars in the parking lot so we actually overshot it until we saw the ruins off the road, so we turned around and went back. Well worth it! Reminded me of Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado with all the Kivas you can see. Don't miss the petroglyphs!"

"Visited in May 2024 and September 2025. Walking around the ruins was a unique experience, and I was lucky enough to see an endless freight train and Amtrak go through in the distance. This is the only National Park that has a set of active railroad tracks going through it."

"A cool piece of history with a Kiva, ruins, and petraglyphs. Short walk to each area. There was also an enclosed building with pictures and written information about the area. There were also clean, public restrooms."