Where to Find Petrified Wood in Pennsylvania
9 mapped petrified wood rockhounding spots in Pennsylvania, across 7 counties. Petrified wood replaces ancient buried logs with silica, agate, or opal.
Map of 9 petrified wood rockhounding spots in Pennsylvania
Petrified Wood by county in Pennsylvania
Counties ranked by number of petrified wood spots in our database.
Every petrified wood spot in Pennsylvania
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South BethlehemKohlersburg Road | Armstrong County | 40.9988, -79.3444 | Public | |
| ChurchtownPennsylvania Turnpike | Berks County | 40.1700, -75.9133 | Public | |
| Bucks CountyBogey Circle | Bucks County | 40.2701, -75.1172 | Public | |
| Maple GlenGraeme Way | Bucks County | 40.2316, -75.0994 | Public | |
| NewtownSwamp Road | Bucks County | 40.2406, -74.9708 | Public | |
| PhiladelphiaBoy Scout Bridge | Delaware County | 40.0130, -75.3895 | Public | |
| BainbridgeBainbridge Road | Lancaster County | 40.1081, -76.6694 | Public | |
| GreensburgHorse Trail | Westmoreland County | 40.3247, -79.4761 | Public | |
| York HavenBowers Bridge Road | York County | 40.0996, -76.7473 | Public |
Petrified Wood in Pennsylvania FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood in Pennsylvania?+
RockHoundR tracks 9 petrified wood spots in Pennsylvania, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Bucks County.
Is collecting petrified wood legal in Pennsylvania?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like petrified wood is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania?+
Bucks County has the most petrified wood spots in our database for Pennsylvania. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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