Where to Find Petrified Wood in Georgia
3 mapped petrified wood rockhounding spots in Georgia, across 3 counties. Petrified wood replaces ancient buried logs with silica, agate, or opal.
Map of 3 petrified wood rockhounding spots in Georgia
Petrified Wood by county in Georgia
Counties ranked by number of petrified wood spots in our database.
Every petrified wood spot in Georgia
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee County | Chattahoochee County | 32.3121, -84.8134 | Public | |
| Round Oak | Jones County | 33.1058, -83.6325 | Public | |
| Bull CreekWellborn Drive | Muscogee County | 32.4825, -84.9103 | Public |
Petrified Wood in Georgia FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood in Georgia?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 petrified wood spots in Georgia, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Chattahoochee County.
Is collecting petrified wood legal in Georgia?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like petrified wood is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Georgia, 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 wood location in Georgia?+
Chattahoochee County has the most petrified wood spots in our database for Georgia. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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