Petrified Wood near Myrtle Beach, SC
10 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Myrtle Beach report petrified wood. The closest is Florence County, about 53 miles out (1 hr 6 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 10 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Closest petrified wood spots to Myrtle Beach
- Florence CountyFlorence County, South Carolina53 mi · 1 hr 6 min drivePetrified Wood
- DarlingtonFlorence County, South Carolina61 mi · 1 hr 17 min drivePetrified Wood
- BlenheimMarlboro County, South Carolina68 mi · 1 hr 25 min drivePetrified Wood
- Bellyache CreekDarlington County, South Carolina77 mi · 1 hr 36 min drivePetrified Wood
- Cumberland CountyCumberland County, North Carolina88 mi · 1 hr 50 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
- Cape Fear River and tributariesCumberland County, North Carolina98 mi · 2 hr 2 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
Types of petrified wood reported near Myrtle Beach
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Myrtle Beach
Sorted by distance from Myrtle Beach. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence CountyJeffords Road | Florence County | 34.0178, -79.7131 | Public | |
| Darlington | Florence County | 34.3054, -79.6589 | Public | |
| Blenheim | Marlboro County | 34.4421, -79.6618 | Public | |
| Bellyache CreekWest Billy Farrow Highway | Darlington County | 34.3375, -79.9841 | Public | |
| Cumberland CountyFreedom Lane | Cumberland County | 34.9592, -78.9394 | Public | |
| Cape Fear River and tributariesHijacked | Cumberland County | 35.1012, -78.8569 | Public | |
| EllberleNC 73 | Richmond County | 35.0963, -79.7697 | Public | |
| Pee Dee River | Anson County | 35.1071, -80.0563 | Public | |
| Fairfield County | Fairfield County | 34.3995, -80.9094 | Public | |
| Troy | Montgomery County | 35.3681, -79.8395 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Myrtle Beach FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Myrtle Beach?+
10 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Myrtle Beach report petrified wood. The closest is Florence County in Florence County County, roughly 53 miles away (1 hr 6 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Myrtle Beach?+
10 of the 10 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 Myrtle Beach do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 53 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 128 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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