Where to Find Petrified Palm Wood in Texas
5 mapped petrified palm wood rockhounding spots in Texas, across 5 counties. Petrified Palm Wood is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. Texas rockhounding spans agate fields in the Big Bend region, petrified palm wood across the south and east, and limestone fossils across most of the state.
Map of 5 petrified palm wood rockhounding spots in Texas
Petrified Palm Wood by county in Texas
Counties ranked by number of petrified palm wood spots in our database.
Every petrified palm wood spot in Texas
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erdman FarmFM 887 | Karnes County | 29.0005, -98.0196 | Public | |
| E of New CaneyPin Oak Loop | Montgomery County | 30.1517, -95.1960 | Public | |
| Large area btwn Camden and Chester | Polk County | 30.9155, -94.6548 | Public | |
| E of Austin | Travis County | 30.2358, -97.5460 | Public | |
| N of Lake LivingstonGuy Ogden Road | Trinity County | 30.8739, -95.2110 | Public |
Petrified Palm Wood in Texas FAQ
Where can I find petrified palm wood in Texas?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 petrified palm wood spots in Texas, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Karnes County.
Is collecting petrified palm wood legal in Texas?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like petrified palm wood is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Texas, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best petrified palm wood location in Texas?+
Karnes County has the most petrified palm wood spots in our database for Texas. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
