Where to Find Petrified Wood in Oregon
11 mapped petrified wood rockhounding spots in Oregon, across 9 counties. Petrified wood replaces ancient buried logs with silica, agate, or opal. Oregon is one of the most rewarding rockhounding states in the country.
Map of 11 petrified wood rockhounding spots in Oregon
Petrified Wood by county in Oregon
Counties ranked by number of petrified wood spots in our database.
Every petrified wood spot in Oregon
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willamette RiverSoutheast Goodnight Avenue | Benton County | 44.5348, -123.2471 | Check locally | |
| N Umpqua RiverSmith Springs Lane | Douglas County | 43.2977, -122.9391 | Check locally | |
| S Umpqua RiverAmber Lane | Douglas County | 43.1649, -123.3945 | Check locally | |
| John Day RiverJohn Day Highway | Grant County | 44.4968, -119.5954 | Check locally | |
| Warm Springs Reservoir | Harney County |
| 43.6216, -118.2435 | Check locally |
| Streams around Oregon CavesCaves Highway | Josephine County | 42.1077, -123.4085 | Check locally | |
| Warner CanyonWinnemucca-to-the-Sea Highway | Lake County | 42.2387, -120.3101 | Check locally | |
| Beach Area FlorenceOregon Coast Highway | Lane County |
| 44.2672, -124.1086 | Check locally |
| BroganJohn Day Highway | Malheur County | 44.2320, -117.5106 | Check locally | |
| Ironside and Malheur Reservoir | Malheur County | 44.3624, -117.6981 | Check locally | |
| MosierCarroll Road | Wasco County |
| 45.6781, -121.3854 | Check locally |
Petrified Wood in Oregon FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood in Oregon?+
RockHoundR tracks 11 petrified wood spots in Oregon, spread across 9 counties. The strongest concentration is in Douglas County.
Is collecting petrified wood legal in Oregon?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like petrified wood is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Oregon, 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 Oregon?+
Douglas County has the most petrified wood spots in our database for Oregon. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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