Where to Find Petrified Wood in Texas
Texas has 10 mapped collecting spots that report petrified wood, spread across 10 counties. The largest share sits in Bastrop County County with 1 spot. 10 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 10 petrified wood collecting spots in Texas
Best counties for petrified wood in Texas
Ranked by the number of mapped petrified wood spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Bastrop County1 spot
- Burleson County1 spot
- Comal County1 spot
- Fayette County1 spot
- Gonzales County1 spot
- Hudspeth County1 spot
- Lavaca County1 spot
- Madison County1 spot
- Reeves County1 spot
- Trinity County1 spot
Every petrified wood spot we track in Texas
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area surfaces all around SmithvilleTX 71 | Bastrop County | 30.0160, -97.1478 | Public | |
| Creek beds & hill slopes between Caldwell & Somerville | Burleson County | 30.3629, -96.6913 | Public | |
| New BraunfelsGruene Place Drive | Comal County | 29.7286, -98.1088 | Public | |
| Rabb's Creek | Fayette County | 30.0666, -96.8791 | Public | |
| Peach CreekCounty Road 353 | Gonzales County | 29.5041, -97.3143 | Public | |
| Quitman Mountains (South) | Hudspeth County | 31.1005, -105.5080 | Public | |
| MoultonCounty Road 532G | Lavaca County | 29.5580, -97.1321 | Public | |
| N of CrossFM 39 South | Madison County | 30.8983, -96.1067 | Public | |
| General Area | Reeves County | 31.3526, -103.7592 | Public | |
| Btwn Groveton & Trinity | Trinity County | 31.0331, -95.2220 | 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 Texas FAQ
Where can you find petrified wood in Texas?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Bastrop County County, Burleson County County, and Comal 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 Texas?+
10 spots across 10 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 Texas?+
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. 10 of the 10 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 Texas 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.
