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Where to Find Petrified Wood in North Carolina

North Carolina has 5 mapped collecting spots that report petrified wood, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Cherokee County County with 1 spot. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.

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

Map of 5 petrified wood collecting spots in North Carolina

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.

Every petrified wood spot we track in North Carolina

Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
UnakaBeaver Dam LoopCherokee County35.1839, -84.1541Public
Halifax CountyNC 481Halifax County36.2199, -77.5764Public
TroyMontgomery County35.3681, -79.8395Public
Chapel HillBolin Creek TrailOrange County35.9248, -79.0453Public
EllberleNC 73Richmond County35.0963, -79.7697Public

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 County, Halifax County County, and Montgomery 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 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.

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