Where to Find Petrified Wood in Washington
12 mapped petrified wood rockhounding spots in Washington, across 5 counties. Petrified wood replaces ancient buried logs with silica, agate, or opal. Washington is rich in agate, petrified wood, quartz crystals, and fossils.
Map of 12 petrified wood rockhounding spots in Washington
Petrified Wood by county in Washington
Counties ranked by number of petrified wood spots in our database.
Every petrified wood spot in Washington
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake Mt. | Benton County | 46.3957, -119.6131 | Public | |
| Columbia RiverBeverly Railroad Bridge | Kittitas County | 46.8349, -119.9497 | Public | |
| Petrified Forest State ParkRecreation Drive | Kittitas County | 46.9602, -119.9884 | Public | |
| Klickitat RiverState Route 142 | Klickitat County | 45.7532, -121.2085 | Public | |
| LyleHenderson Road | Klickitat County | 45.6954, -121.2423 | Public | |
| CentraliaEast Carson Street | Lewis County | 46.7461, -122.9415 | Public | |
| DotyDoty Street | Lewis County | 46.6425, -123.2800 | Public | |
| Lucas CreekSenn Road | Lewis County | 46.6389, -122.7723 | Public | |
| McCoy Farm near AdnaCeres Hill Road | Lewis County | 46.6171, -123.1414 | Public | |
| Pe EllJones Road | Lewis County | 46.5737, -123.3035 | Public | |
| Cairn Hope Peak | Yakima County | 46.5661, -119.9769 | Public | |
| Mabton | Yakima County | 46.1631, -119.9807 | Public |
Petrified Wood in Washington FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood in Washington?+
RockHoundR tracks 12 petrified wood spots in Washington, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Lewis County.
Is collecting petrified wood legal in Washington?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like petrified wood is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Washington, 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 Washington?+
Lewis County has the most petrified wood spots in our database for Washington. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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