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Where to Find Petrified Wood in Utah

Utah has 12 mapped collecting spots that report petrified wood, spread across 7 counties. The largest share sits in Grand County with 4 spots. 9 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.

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

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Every petrified wood spot we track in Utah

Standout petrified wood spots in Utah

Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.

Best counties for petrified wood in Utah

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 Utah FAQ

Where can you find petrified wood in Utah?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Grand County, Emery County, and Wayne 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 Utah?+
12 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 Utah?+
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 12 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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