Petrified Wood near Binghamton, NY
11 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Binghamton report petrified wood. The closest is Warren Township, about 124 miles out (2 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 11 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Binghamton, New York
Closest petrified wood spots to Binghamton
- Warren TownshipSomerset County, New Jersey124 mi · 2 hr 35 min driveBanded Agate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony
- Bucks CountyBucks County, Pennsylvania133 mi · 2 hr 46 min drivePetrified Wood
- ChurchtownBerks County, Pennsylvania133 mi · 2 hr 47 min drivePetrified Wood
- Maple GlenBucks County, Pennsylvania136 mi · 2 hr 50 min drivePetrified Wood
- NewtownBucks County, Pennsylvania138 mi · 2 hr 52 min driveJasper, Petrified Wood
- SayrevilleMiddlesex County, New Jersey141 mi · 2 hr 57 min driveMarcasite, Pyrite, Petrified Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near Binghamton
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Binghamton
Sorted by distance from Binghamton. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren TownshipRed Hill Road | Somerset County | 40.6298, -74.5312 | Public | |
| Bucks CountyBogey Circle | Bucks County | 40.2701, -75.1172 | Public | |
| ChurchtownPennsylvania Turnpike | Berks County | 40.1700, -75.9133 | Public | |
| Maple GlenGraeme Way | Bucks County | 40.2316, -75.0994 | Public | |
| NewtownSwamp Road | Bucks County | 40.2406, -74.9708 | Permission | |
| SayrevilleBordentown Avenue | Middlesex County | 40.4387, -74.3298 | Public | |
| HarrisburgPleasant View Road | York County |
| 40.1651, -76.8443 | Public |
| BainbridgeBainbridge Road | Lancaster County | 40.1081, -76.6694 | Public | |
| FeastervilleOld Lincoln Highway | Bucks County | 40.1530, -74.9537 | Public | |
| York HavenBowers Bridge Road | York County | 40.0996, -76.7473 | Public | |
| PhiladelphiaBoy Scout Bridge | Delaware County | 40.0130, -75.3895 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Binghamton FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Binghamton?+
11 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Binghamton report petrified wood. The closest is Warren Township in Somerset County County, roughly 124 miles away (2 hr 35 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Binghamton?+
10 of the 11 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 Binghamton do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 124 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 147 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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