Where to Find Petrified Wood in South Carolina
5 mapped petrified wood rockhounding spots in South Carolina, across 4 counties. Petrified wood replaces ancient buried logs with silica, agate, or opal.
Map of 5 petrified wood rockhounding spots in South Carolina
Petrified Wood by county in South Carolina
Counties ranked by number of petrified wood spots in our database.
Every petrified wood spot in South Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellyache CreekWest Billy Farrow Highway | Darlington County | 34.3375, -79.9841 | Public | |
| Fairfield County | Fairfield County | 34.3995, -80.9094 | Public | |
| Darlington | Florence County | 34.3054, -79.6589 | Public | |
| Florence CountyJeffords Road | Florence County | 34.0178, -79.7131 | Public | |
| Blenheim | Marlboro County | 34.4421, -79.6618 | Public |
Petrified Wood in South Carolina FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood in South Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 petrified wood spots in South Carolina, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Florence County.
Is collecting petrified wood legal in South Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like petrified wood is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in South Carolina, 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 South Carolina?+
Florence County has the most petrified wood spots in our database for South Carolina. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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Other minerals to find in South Carolina
- Amethyst in South Carolina10
- Quartz in South Carolina10
- Gold in South Carolina8
- Kyanite in South Carolina6
- Smoky Quartz in South Carolina6
- Beryl in South Carolina5
- Garnet in South Carolina5
- Pyrite in South Carolina5
- Tourmaline in South Carolina5
- Corundum in South Carolina4
- Barite in South Carolina3
- Sillimanite in South Carolina3
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