Where to Find Petrified Cycad in the United States
1 mapped petrified cycad spots across 1 U.S. states. Petrified Cycad is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about petrified cycad: properties & identification →Map showing where to find petrified cycad across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for petrified cycad
States ranked by number of petrified cycad spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused petrified cycad-in-state list.
Every petrified cycad spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rock Spring | Socorro County |
| 34.3506, -107.2989 | Public |
Petrified Cycad rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find petrified cycad in the U.S.?+
New Mexico have the highest concentrations of petrified cycad in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many petrified cycad rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect petrified cycad on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like petrified cycad is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify petrified cycad in the field?+
Field identification of petrified cycad comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt petrified cycad on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
