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Where to Find Petrified Wood in New Mexico

New Mexico has 6 mapped collecting spots that report petrified wood, spread across 6 counties. 3 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.

Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.

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Every petrified wood spot we track in New Mexico

Standout petrified wood spots in New Mexico

Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.

Best counties for petrified wood in New Mexico

Ranked by the number of mapped petrified wood spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.

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 New Mexico FAQ

Where can you find petrified wood in New Mexico?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Cibola County, San Juan County, and San Miguel County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many petrified wood spots are mapped in New Mexico?+
6 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 New Mexico?+
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. 3 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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