Where to Find Petrified Wood in Oregon
Oregon has 11 mapped collecting spots that report petrified wood, spread across 9 counties. The largest share sits in Douglas County County with 2 spots. 9 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 11 petrified wood collecting spots in Oregon
Best counties for petrified wood in Oregon
Ranked by the number of mapped petrified wood spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Douglas County2 spots
- Malheur County2 spots
- Benton County1 spot
- Grant County1 spot
- Harney County1 spot
- Josephine County1 spot
- Lake County1 spot
- Lane County1 spot
- Wasco County1 spot
Every petrified wood spot we track in Oregon
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willamette RiverSoutheast Goodnight Avenue | Benton County |
| 44.5348, -123.2471 | Public |
| N Umpqua RiverSmith Springs Lane | Douglas County | 43.2977, -122.9391 | Public | |
| S Umpqua RiverAmber Lane | Douglas County | 43.1649, -123.3945 | Public | |
| John Day RiverJohn Day Highway | Grant County | 44.4968, -119.5954 | Public | |
| Warm Springs Reservoir | Harney County |
| 43.6216, -118.2435 | Public |
| Streams around Oregon CavesCaves Highway | Josephine County | 42.1077, -123.4085 | Permission | |
| Warner CanyonWinnemucca-to-the-Sea Highway | Lake County | 42.2387, -120.3101 | Public | |
| Beach Area FlorenceOregon Coast Highway | Lane County |
| 44.2672, -124.1086 | Public |
| BroganJohn Day Highway | Malheur County | 44.2320, -117.5106 | Public | |
| Ironside and Malheur Reservoir | Malheur County | 44.3624, -117.6981 | Public | |
| MosierCarroll Road | Wasco County |
| 45.6781, -121.3854 | Permission |
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 Oregon FAQ
Where can you find petrified wood in Oregon?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Douglas County County, Malheur County County, and Benton 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 Oregon?+
11 spots across 9 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 Oregon?+
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. 9 of the 11 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 Oregon 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.
