Petrified Wood near Bend, OR
45 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Bend report petrified wood. The closest is Fischer Canyon, about 31 miles out (39 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 45 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Bend, Oregon
Closest petrified wood spots to Bend
- Fischer CanyonCrook County, Oregon31 mi · 39 min drivePetrified Wood, Agate, Jasper
- Bear Creek - Site 1Crook County, Oregon36 mi · 44 min drivePetrified Wood
- Bear CreekCrook County, Oregon36 mi · 45 min drivePetrified Wood
- Hampton ButteDeschutes County, Oregon55 mi · 1 hr 8 min drivePetrified Wood, Jasper, Agate
- Dendrite ButteCrook County, Oregon62 mi · 1 hr 18 min driveLimb Cast, Opalized Wood, Petrified Wood
- Congleton HollowCrook County, Oregon65 mi · 1 hr 21 min drivePetrified Wood, Limb Cast, Opalized Wood
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?+
45 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Bend report petrified wood. The closest is Fischer Canyon in Crook County, roughly 31 miles away (39 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Bend?+
23 of the 45 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 31 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 148 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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