Petrified Wood near Medford, OR
29 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Medford report petrified wood. The closest is Streams around Oregon Caves, about 31 miles out (39 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 29 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Medford, Oregon
Closest petrified wood spots to Medford
- Streams around Oregon CavesJosephine County, Oregon31 mi · 39 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Gold
- Agate Area (Klamath River)Siskiyou County, California33 mi · 41 min driveAgate, Bloodstone, Jasper
- Jenny CreekSiskiyou County, California34 mi · 43 min driveAgate, Carnelian, Petrified Wood
- South Umpqua River - Rest AreaDouglas County, Oregon42 mi · 53 min driveAgate, Jasper, Carnelian
- South Umpqua River Gravel BarsDouglas County, Oregon44 mi · 55 min driveAgate, Jasper, Carnelian
- South Fork Umpqua River - Myrtle CreekDouglas County, Oregon53 mi · 1 hr 6 min driveAgate, Jasper, Quartz
Types of petrified wood reported near Medford
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Medford
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Petrified Wood near Medford FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Medford?+
29 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Medford report petrified wood. The closest is Streams around Oregon Caves in Josephine County, roughly 31 miles away (39 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Medford?+
17 of the 29 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 Medford do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 31 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 148 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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