Where to Find Petrified Wood in New Jersey
3 mapped petrified wood rockhounding spots in New Jersey, across 3 counties. Petrified wood replaces ancient buried logs with silica, agate, or opal.
Map of 3 petrified wood rockhounding spots in New Jersey
Petrified Wood by county in New Jersey
Counties ranked by number of petrified wood spots in our database.
Every petrified wood spot in New Jersey
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SayrevilleBordentown Avenue | Middlesex County | 40.4387, -74.3298 | Public | |
| Manasquan | Monmouth County | 40.1127, -74.0318 | Public | |
| Warren TownshipRed Hill Road | Somerset County | 40.6298, -74.5312 | Public |
Petrified Wood in New Jersey FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood in New Jersey?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 petrified wood spots in New Jersey, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Middlesex County.
Is collecting petrified wood legal in New Jersey?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like petrified wood is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in New Jersey, 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 New Jersey?+
Middlesex County has the most petrified wood spots in our database for New Jersey. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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