Petrified Wood near Fallon, NV
8 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Fallon report petrified wood. The closest is Lahontan Reservoir, about 15 miles out (18 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 8 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Fallon, Nevada
Closest petrified wood spots to Fallon
- Lahontan ReservoirChurchill County, Nevada15 mi · 18 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Walker LakeMineral County, Nevada48 mi · 1 hr driveAgate, Chalcedony, Fossils
- GerlachWashoe County, Nevada88 mi · 1 hr 50 min driveAgate, Silicified Wood
- Black Rock DesertPershing County, Nevada99 mi · 2 hr 3 min driveOpalized Wood, Petrified Wood, Agate
- Veterans Memorial HighwayEsmeralda County, Nevada113 mi · 2 hr 22 min driveAgate, Petrified Wood, Chalcedony
- San Antonio MountainsNye County, Nevada120 mi · 2 hr 30 min driveJade, Petrified Wood, Wonderstone
Types of petrified wood reported near Fallon
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Fallon
Sorted by distance from Fallon. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahontan ReservoirKaren Road | Churchill County | 39.4476, -119.0493 | Public | |
| Walker Lake | Mineral County | 38.7849, -118.7425 | Public | |
| GerlachOld State Route 34 | Washoe County | 40.6650, -119.3701 | Public | |
| Black Rock Desert | Pershing County | 40.8859, -119.0567 | Public | |
| Veterans Memorial HighwayVeterans Memorial Highway | Esmeralda County | 38.0251, -117.7848 | Public | |
| San Antonio Mountains | Nye County |
| 38.2519, -117.1974 | Public |
| Golconda (petrified area)Eden Valley Road | Humboldt County | 40.9787, -117.4834 | Public | |
| Montezuma Peak | Esmeralda County | 37.6626, -117.3611 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Fallon FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Fallon?+
8 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Fallon report petrified wood. The closest is Lahontan Reservoir in Churchill County County, roughly 15 miles away (18 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Fallon?+
8 of the 8 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 Fallon do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 15 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 147 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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