Where to Find Petrified Wood in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 9 mapped collecting spots that report petrified wood, spread across 7 counties. The largest share sits in Bucks County with 3 spots. 8 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every petrified wood spot we track in Pennsylvania
PhiladelphiaDelaware County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Agate, Petrified Wood, Chalcedony +3
NewtownBucks County, PennsylvaniaPermission required · Jasper, Petrified Wood- South BethlehemArmstrong County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Jasper, Petrified Wood
- BainbridgeLancaster County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Petrified Wood
- Bucks CountyBucks County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Petrified Wood
- ChurchtownBerks County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Petrified Wood
- GreensburgWestmoreland County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Petrified Wood
- Maple GlenBucks County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Petrified Wood
- York HavenYork County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Petrified Wood
Best counties for petrified wood in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania FAQ
Where can you find petrified wood in Pennsylvania?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Bucks County, Armstrong County, and Berks 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 Pennsylvania?+
9 spots across 7 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 Pennsylvania?+
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. 8 of the 9 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 Pennsylvania 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.
