Petrified Wood near Moab, UT
13 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Moab report petrified wood. The closest is Colorado River, about 3 miles out (3 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 13 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Moab, Utah
Closest petrified wood spots to Moab
- Colorado RiverGrand County, Utah3 mi · 3 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
- SE Grand CountyGrand County, Utah5 mi · 7 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
- Thompson SpringsGrand County, Utah18 mi · 23 min driveAgate, Agatized Clams, Jasper
- Thompson SpringsGrand County, Utah22 mi · 27 min driveAgate, Agatized Clams, Anhydrite
- AgateGrand County, Utah35 mi · 43 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
- San Rafael SwellEmery County, Utah58 mi · 1 hr 13 min driveAgatized Wood, Amethyst, Carnotite
Types of petrified wood reported near Moab
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Moab
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Petrified Wood near Moab FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Moab?+
13 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Moab report petrified wood. The closest is Colorado River in Grand County County, roughly 3 miles away (3 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Moab?+
13 of the 13 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 Moab do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 3 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 134 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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