Where to Find Petrified Wood in South Carolina
South Carolina has 5 mapped collecting spots that report petrified wood, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Florence County County with 2 spots. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 5 petrified wood collecting spots in South Carolina
Best counties for petrified wood in South Carolina
Ranked by the number of mapped petrified wood spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Florence County2 spots
- Darlington County1 spot
- Fairfield County1 spot
- Marlboro County1 spot
Every petrified wood spot we track in South Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellyache CreekWest Billy Farrow Highway | Darlington County | 34.3375, -79.9841 | Public | |
| Fairfield County | Fairfield County | 34.3995, -80.9094 | Public | |
| Darlington | Florence County | 34.3054, -79.6589 | Public | |
| Florence CountyJeffords Road | Florence County | 34.0178, -79.7131 | Public | |
| Blenheim | Marlboro County | 34.4421, -79.6618 | Public |
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 South Carolina FAQ
Where can you find petrified wood in South Carolina?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Florence County County, Darlington County County, and Fairfield 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 South Carolina?+
5 spots across 4 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 South 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 South 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.
