Where to Find Petrified Wood in Idaho
Idaho has 7 mapped collecting spots that report petrified wood, spread across 6 counties. The largest share sits in Owyhee County County with 2 spots. 7 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 7 petrified wood collecting spots in Idaho
Best counties for petrified wood in Idaho
Ranked by the number of mapped petrified wood spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Every petrified wood spot we track in Idaho
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada CountySouth Pleasant Valley Road | Ada County | 43.3845, -116.2326 | Public | |
| Malm GulchMalm Gulch Trail | Custer County | 44.3383, -114.2226 | Public | |
| Salmon RiverSalmon River Trail #96 | Idaho County | 45.4632, -115.7870 | Public | |
| LeesburgNational Forest Development Road 242 | Lemhi County | 45.2216, -114.1166 | Public | |
| Homedale (area)Texas Basin Road | Owyhee County | 43.2587, -117.0090 | Public | |
| McBride Creek | Owyhee County | 43.2754, -116.9772 | Public | |
| CascadeOne Eleven Way | Valley County | 44.4714, -115.9928 | Public |
Before you go
Read the petrified wood identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Petrified Wood in the encyclopedia.
Petrified Wood in Idaho FAQ
Where can you find petrified wood in Idaho?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Owyhee County County, Ada County County, and Custer County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many petrified wood spots are mapped in Idaho?+
7 spots across 6 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect petrified wood in Idaho?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 7 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt petrified wood in Idaho with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
