Petrified Wood near Eureka, CA
12 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Eureka report petrified wood. The closest is Crescent City Beaches, about 67 miles out (1 hr 23 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 12 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Eureka, California
Closest petrified wood spots to Eureka
- Crescent City BeachesDel Norte County, California67 mi · 1 hr 23 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Trinity RiverTrinity County, California68 mi · 1 hr 26 min driveChalcedony, Gold, Jasper
- Mill Beach at Chetco PointCurry County, Oregon86 mi · 1 hr 48 min driveAgate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
- Harris Beach State ParkCurry County, Oregon88 mi · 1 hr 50 min driveAgate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
- Whaleshead BeachCurry County, Oregon93 mi · 1 hr 57 min driveAgate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
- Streams around Oregon CavesJosephine County, Oregon98 mi · 2 hr 3 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Gold
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Eureka
Sorted by distance from Eureka. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent City BeachesNorth Pebble Beach Drive | Del Norte County | 41.7650, -124.2309 | Public | |
| Trinity RiverBrowns Mountain Road | Trinity County | 40.6938, -122.8635 | Public | |
| Mill Beach at Chetco Point | Curry County | 42.0444, -124.2904 | Public | |
| Harris Beach State ParkPacific Heights Road | Curry County | 42.0685, -124.3148 | Public | |
| Whaleshead BeachOregon Coast Highway | Curry County | 42.1444, -124.3549 | Public | |
| Streams around Oregon CavesCaves Highway | Josephine County | 42.1077, -123.4085 | Permission | |
| Pistol RiverOregon Coast Highway | Curry County | 42.2789, -124.4050 | Check locally | |
| Orchard BarJerrys Flat Road | Curry County | 42.4928, -124.3079 | Check locally | |
| Lobster Bar | Curry County | 42.5027, -124.2945 | Check locally | |
| Jenny CreekCopco Road | Siskiyou County | 41.9769, -122.3978 | Public | |
| Agate Area (Klamath River)Yellow Dog Trail | Siskiyou County | 42.0009, -122.4018 | Public | |
| Elk RiverForest Road 5201 | Curry County | 42.7259, -124.2709 | Check locally |
Petrified Wood near Eureka FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Eureka?+
12 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Eureka report petrified wood. The closest is Crescent City Beaches in Del Norte County, roughly 67 miles away (1 hr 23 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Eureka?+
7 of the 12 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 Eureka do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 67 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 133 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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