Where to Find Petrified Wood in Utah
11 mapped petrified wood rockhounding spots in Utah, across 7 counties. Petrified wood replaces ancient buried logs with silica, agate, or opal. Utah packs an enormous amount of geology into one state.
Map of 11 petrified wood rockhounding spots in Utah
Petrified Wood by county in Utah
Counties ranked by number of petrified wood spots in our database.
Every petrified wood spot in Utah
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
Petrified Wood in Utah FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood in Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 11 petrified wood spots in Utah, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Grand County.
Is collecting petrified wood legal in Utah?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like petrified wood is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Utah, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best petrified wood location in Utah?+
Grand County has the most petrified wood spots in our database for Utah. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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