Where to Find Petrified Wood in North Carolina
North Carolina has 5 mapped collecting spots that report petrified wood, spread across 5 counties. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every petrified wood spot we track in North Carolina
UnakaCherokee County, North CarolinaPublic access · Staurolite, Agate, Epidote +4- Chapel HillOrange County, North CarolinaPublic access · Moss Agate, Petrified Wood
- EllberleRichmond County, North CarolinaPublic access · Petrified Wood
- Halifax CountyHalifax County, North CarolinaPublic access · Petrified Wood
- TroyMontgomery County, North CarolinaPublic access · Petrified Wood
Best counties for petrified wood in North Carolina
Ranked by the number of mapped petrified wood spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Cherokee County1 spot
- Halifax County1 spot
- Montgomery County1 spot
- Orange County1 spot
- Richmond County1 spot
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 North Carolina FAQ
Where can you find petrified wood in North Carolina?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Cherokee County, Halifax County, and Montgomery 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 North Carolina?+
5 spots across 5 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 North Carolina?+
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. 5 of the 5 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 North Carolina 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.
