Petrified Wood near Bend, OR
13 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Bend report petrified wood. The closest is Calapooia River & Ames Creek, about 76 miles out (1 hr 35 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 13 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Bend, Oregon
Closest petrified wood spots to Bend
- Calapooia River & Ames CreekLinn County, Oregon76 mi · 1 hr 35 min driveBanded Agate, Geode, Silicified Wood
- John Day RiverGrant County, Oregon90 mi · 1 hr 53 min driveFossils, Petrified Wood
- N Umpqua RiverDouglas County, Oregon97 mi · 2 hr 1 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Carnelian
- Willamette RiverBenton County, Oregon101 mi · 2 hr 6 min driveAgate, Jasper, Bloodstone
- Chenowith CreekWasco County, Oregon108 mi · 2 hr 15 min driveOpalized Wood
- Sylvies CanyonHarney County, Oregon110 mi · 2 hr 18 min driveWood Opal
Types of petrified wood reported near Bend
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Bend
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Petrified Wood near Bend FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Bend?+
13 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Bend report petrified wood. The closest is Calapooia River & Ames Creek in Linn County County, roughly 76 miles away (1 hr 35 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Bend?+
11 of the 13 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 Bend do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 76 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 141 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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