Petrified Wood near Gallup, NM
12 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Gallup report petrified wood. The closest is Zuni Mountains, about 36 miles out (44 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 Gallup, New Mexico
Closest petrified wood spots to Gallup
- Zuni MountainsCibola County, New Mexico36 mi · 44 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Horse Camp CanyonCatron County, New Mexico73 mi · 1 hr 31 min driveAgatized Wood
- QuemadoCatron County, New Mexico83 mi · 1 hr 44 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- NW San Juan CountySan Juan County, New Mexico85 mi · 1 hr 47 min driveChert, Garnet, Jasper
- Rio Puerco ValleyBernalillo County, New Mexico106 mi · 2 hr 12 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- AlbuquerqueSandoval County, New Mexico108 mi · 2 hr 15 min driveAgatized Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near Gallup
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agatized Wood7
- Opalized Wood3
- Petrified Wood3
- Agatized Picture Wood1
- Petrified Cycad1
- Petrified Palm1
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Gallup
Sorted by distance from Gallup. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zuni MountainsCounty Road 149 | Cibola County | 35.1422, -108.3258 | Public | |
| Horse Camp CanyonNew Mexico 36 | Catron County | 34.5144, -108.3803 | Public | |
| QuemadoUS 60 | Catron County | 34.3416, -108.4927 | Public | |
| NW San Juan County | San Juan County |
| 36.7617, -108.6553 | Public |
| Rio Puerco Valley | Bernalillo County | 35.0755, -106.9489 | Public | |
| Albuquerque | Sandoval County | 35.2121, -106.8623 | Public | |
| Red Rock Spring | Socorro County |
| 34.3506, -107.2989 | Public |
| Los Lunas | Valencia County |
| 34.7575, -106.8935 | Public |
| Pajarito MesaOld Pajarito Road | Bernalillo County | 34.9948, -106.7656 | Public | |
| Jemez National Recreation AreaEast Fork Trail (137) | Sandoval County | 35.8283, -106.6416 | Public | |
| Isleta PuebloTribal Road 12 | Bernalillo County | 34.9075, -106.6744 | Public | |
| Mount ChalchihuitlGravel Pit Road | Santa Fe County | 35.4701, -106.1126 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Gallup FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Gallup?+
12 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Gallup report petrified wood. The closest is Zuni Mountains in Cibola County County, roughly 36 miles away (44 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Gallup?+
12 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 Gallup do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 36 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 148 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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