Where to Find Petrified Palm in the United States
3 mapped petrified palm spots across 2 U.S. states. Petrified Palm 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 palm: properties & identification →Map showing where to find petrified palm across the United States, with 3 mapped spots
Top states for petrified palm
States ranked by number of petrified palm spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused petrified palm-in-state list.
Every petrified palm spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Springs Mountains | Sierra County |
| 33.1665, -107.2975 | Public |
| Red Rock Spring | Socorro County |
| 34.3506, -107.2989 | Public |
| General AreaEast State Highway 44 | Webb County |
| 27.9418, -98.8893 | Public |
Petrified Palm rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find petrified palm in the U.S.?+
New Mexico, Texas have the highest concentrations of petrified palm in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many petrified palm rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
3 mapped spots across 2 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect petrified palm on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like petrified palm 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 palm in the field?+
Field identification of petrified palm 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 palm on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
