Petrified Wood near Corpus Christi, TX
11 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Corpus Christi report petrified wood. The closest is SW of Freer, about 84 miles out (1 hr 45 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 Corpus Christi, Texas
Closest petrified wood spots to Corpus Christi
- SW of FreerDuval County, Texas84 mi · 1 hr 45 min driveAgate, Silicified Wood
- Tessman FarmKarnes County, Texas89 mi · 1 hr 52 min driveAgatized Palm Wood
- Erdman FarmKarnes County, Texas91 mi · 1 hr 54 min drivePetrified Palm Wood, Opalized Wood, Fossils
- General AreaWebb County, Texas92 mi · 1 hr 55 min drivePetrified Palm
- Peach CreekGonzales County, Texas118 mi · 2 hr 27 min driveAgate, Petrified Wood
- MoultonLavaca County, Texas122 mi · 2 hr 33 min driveAgate, Petrified Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near Corpus Christi
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agatized Wood4
- Petrified Wood3
- Agatized Palm Wood1
- Opalized Wood1
- Petrified Palm1
- Petrified Palm Wood1
- Silicified Wood1
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Corpus Christi
Sorted by distance from Corpus Christi. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW of Freer | Duval County | 27.7726, -98.7653 | Public | |
| Tessman FarmFM 1344 | Karnes County |
| 28.9173, -98.1372 | Public |
| Erdman FarmFM 887 | Karnes County |
| 29.0005, -98.0196 | Public |
| General AreaEast State Highway 44 | Webb County |
| 27.9418, -98.8893 | Public |
| Peach CreekCounty Road 353 | Gonzales County | 29.5041, -97.3143 | Public | |
| MoultonCounty Road 532G | Lavaca County | 29.5580, -97.1321 | Public | |
| Gravel pits near Rio GrandeFlores Street | Hidalgo County | 26.2408, -98.5635 | Public | |
| Rio Grande River AreaRio Grande Vega Trail | Webb County | 27.4979, -99.4922 | Public | |
| LopenoEl Tigre Road | Zapata County | 26.7131, -99.1313 | Public | |
| Falcon Lake General AreaOld U.S. Highway 83 | Zapata County | 26.7343, -99.2020 | Public | |
| New BraunfelsGruene Place Drive | Comal County | 29.7286, -98.1088 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Corpus Christi FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Corpus Christi?+
11 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Corpus Christi report petrified wood. The closest is SW of Freer in Duval County County, roughly 84 miles away (1 hr 45 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Corpus Christi?+
11 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 Corpus Christi do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 84 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 140 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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