Tuscaloosa Rockhounding Area (Petrified Wood): Quartz & Petrified Wood Rockhounding in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

Updated June 2026

Tuscaloosa Rockhounding Area (Petrified Wood) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Reported finds include quartz, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Tuscaloosa County
State: Alabama
Nearest road: AL 216
Postcode: 35478
Coordinates: 33.22668, -87.42647

Geology at Tuscaloosa Rockhounding Area (Petrified Wood)

This spot sits on Pottsville Formation (upper part), mapped as shale, siltstone, and sandstone that formed roughly 360 to 300 million years ago. Sedimentary beds like these are the typical host for petrified and silicified wood, which weathers out as durable float on slopes and in washes.

Mapped unit: Pottsville Formation (upper part)
Age: 360–300 Ma (Carboniferous to Pennsylvanian)
Rock types: shale, siltstone, and sandstone
Elevation: 420 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Tuscaloosa Rockhounding Area (Petrified Wood)

Best months: September to June. Typical highs run 91°F in midsummer and 55°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 34°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, NORTHPORT 2 S station (10 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Confirm rules before collecting

Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Tuscaloosa Rockhounding Area (Petrified Wood)

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Tuscaloosa Rockhounding Area (Petrified Wood) FAQ

Where is Tuscaloosa Rockhounding Area (Petrified Wood)?+

Tuscaloosa Rockhounding Area (Petrified Wood) is in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at 33.22668, -87.42647. Nearest road: AL 216.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Tuscaloosa Rockhounding Area (Petrified Wood)?+

Tuscaloosa Rockhounding Area (Petrified Wood) is reported to produce Quartz, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Tuscaloosa Rockhounding Area (Petrified Wood)?+

Confirm rules before collecting. Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Tuscaloosa Rockhounding Area (Petrified Wood)?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, and a padded bag cover petrified wood hunting. Most pieces are surface float, so walking slopes and washes beats digging.

When is the best time to visit Tuscaloosa Rockhounding Area (Petrified Wood)?+

The most comfortable months at Tuscaloosa Rockhounding Area (Petrified Wood) are September to June.

How do I get to Tuscaloosa Rockhounding Area (Petrified Wood)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.22668, -87.42647 in Google Maps. The nearest road is AL 216.

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