Title: Tawa Point in Chambers - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Tawa Point Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Tawa-Point-Hotels.0-l553248635919972572-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Chambers](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Chambers.d10798.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Chambers](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Chambers.d10798.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Tawa Point Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Tawa-Point.d553248635919972572.Car-Rental-Guide)[Chambers Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Chambers.d10798.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Tawa Point Tours and Activities ![Tawa Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919972572/72a5669f-dd54-4e73-85ca-933b98c17fc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tawa Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919972572/72a5669f-dd54-4e73-85ca-933b98c17fc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tawa Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919972572/85b4a7d2-8caf-4197-9177-bb6409cbefae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Northern Arizona featuring desert views and tranquil scenes as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919972572/32f6185f-2470-4bd4-9784-9a4ec63734f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tawa Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919972572/afdd4d7c-836f-4431-95ae-4fe6389aadde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Tawa Point Activities [Chambers travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Chambers.dx10798) --- --- #### Located just inside the park’s northern entrance, this observation point has excellent vistas of the multicolored topography of the Painted Desert. One of the eight Painted Desert overlooks located across Petrified Forest National Park, Tawa Point provides spectacular views of the Martian-like terrain. Before you, deep reds and black basalt make up the otherworldly scenery, which is engrained in the folklore of the Hopi people. Embark on the Tawa Trail for 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometers) and take in the remarkably colorful surroundings on the way to the visitor center. Snap a photo of your family sitting on the stone ledge, with the bumps and plateaus of the Painted Desert making up an awe-inspiring backdrop. Stay into the late afternoon to see the sun begin to descend toward the cliffs. Sunrise makes the scenery unforgettable. Get a permit for backcountry camping to catch a sunset and sunrise. This is the best way to avoid crowds, as the park closes overnight. Make your way to some of the other nearby observation points for different views of the Painted Desert. Find picnic tables at Chinde Point. Visit the Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark at Kachina Point, where you can pick up traditional handicrafts and spot a retro soda fountain from the 1930s. A little south, enjoy a meal at the Painted Desert Diner and watch a free orientation film in the Painted Desert Visitor Center. Note that the black basalt forming the rim of the overlook comes from the Bidahochi Formation, which in turn lies on the red Chinle Formation. Petrified Forest National Park opens daily year-round from early morning until early evening. When walking in the park, bring enough water for your group to stay hydrated in the extremely dry conditions at high altitude. To reach Tawa Point, travel by car north from the Painted Desert Visitor Center for 1 mile (1.6 kilometers), passing Tiponi Point on the way. While in the area, make sure to visit other nearby lookouts including Whipple Point, Chinde Point and Pintado Point. ### Popular places to visit ![Petrified Forest National Park featuring tranquil scenes, desert views and views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919227198/10e1e739-a47d-417c-b204-2e31ed0b847d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kachina Point 4/5(2 reviews) Though Kachina Point might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Chambers while you are here. [](https://expedia.ca/Kachina-Point-Chambers.d553248635919227198.Vacation-Attraction) ![Chinde Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919227298/f34d2974-0cfe-4a24-a243-5da427ba562f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chinde Point 4/5(2 reviews) Learn about the local history of Chambers when you take a trip to Chinde Point. Wander the forest or discover the area's desert landscape. 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