Where to Find Petrified Wood in Virginia
3 mapped petrified wood rockhounding spots in Virginia, across 2 counties. Petrified wood replaces ancient buried logs with silica, agate, or opal.
Map of 3 petrified wood rockhounding spots in Virginia
Petrified Wood by county in Virginia
Counties ranked by number of petrified wood spots in our database.
Every petrified wood spot in Virginia
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MoselyOtterdale Road | Chesterfield County | 37.4236, -77.7276 | Public | |
| SkinquarterLedo Road | Chesterfield County | 37.4096, -77.7743 | Public | |
| QuanticoSouth Elrod Avenue | Stafford County | 38.4852, -77.3139 | Public |
Petrified Wood in Virginia FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood in Virginia?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 petrified wood spots in Virginia, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Chesterfield County.
Is collecting petrified wood legal in Virginia?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like petrified wood is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Virginia, 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 Virginia?+
Chesterfield County has the most petrified wood spots in our database for Virginia. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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