Petrified Wood near Baltimore, MD
18 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Baltimore report petrified wood. The closest is Baltimore, about 13 miles out (16 min drive).
Petrified wood is ancient wood replaced cell by cell with silica. It concentrates where volcanic ash buried forests, and weathered pieces collect as float on desert slopes and in washes.
Map of 18 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Baltimore, Maryland
Closest petrified wood spots to Baltimore
- BaltimoreBaltimore County, Maryland13 mi · 16 min driveSilicified Cycad Wood
- BeltsvillePrince George's County, Maryland23 mi · 29 min driveHyalite Opal, Quartz, Silicified Wood
- Prince George’s CountyPrince George's County, Maryland43 mi · 53 min drivePetrified Wood
- York HavenYork County, Pennsylvania56 mi · 1 hr 10 min drivePetrified Wood
- BainbridgeLancaster County, Pennsylvania57 mi · 1 hr 11 min drivePetrified Wood
- HarrisburgYork County, Pennsylvania62 mi · 1 hr 17 min driveAgate, Amethyst, Chalcedony
Types of petrified wood reported near Baltimore
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Petrified Wood14
- Opalized Wood3
- Silicified Wood3
- Silicified Cycad Wood1
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Baltimore
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Petrified Wood near Baltimore FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Baltimore?+
18 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Baltimore report petrified wood. The closest is Baltimore in Baltimore County County, roughly 13 miles away (16 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Baltimore?+
18 of the 18 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How can I tell petrified wood from plain rock?+
Look for wood structure: parallel grain lines, growth rings on cut ends, and bark texture on the outside. Petrified palm shows a distinctive rod-and-dot pattern instead of rings. Plain jasper and chert show none of these, even when the color looks woody.
How far from Baltimore do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 13 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 148 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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