Petrified Wood near New York, NY
10 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of New York report petrified wood. The closest is Sayreville, about 25 miles out (32 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 New York, New York
Closest petrified wood spots to New York
- SayrevilleMiddlesex County, New Jersey25 mi · 32 min driveMarcasite, Pyrite, Petrified Wood
- Warren TownshipSomerset County, New Jersey28 mi · 35 min driveBanded Agate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony
- ManasquanMonmouth County, New Jersey41 mi · 52 min driveQuartz, Fossils, Petrified Wood
- NewtownBucks County, Pennsylvania60 mi · 1 hr 15 min driveJasper, Petrified Wood
- FeastervilleBucks County, Pennsylvania63 mi · 1 hr 19 min driveSunstone, Agate, Feldspar
- Bucks CountyBucks County, Pennsylvania66 mi · 1 hr 22 min drivePetrified Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near New York
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of New York
Sorted by distance from New York. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SayrevilleBordentown Avenue | Middlesex County | 40.4387, -74.3298 | Public | |
| Warren TownshipRed Hill Road | Somerset County | 40.6298, -74.5312 | Public | |
| Manasquan | Monmouth County | 40.1127, -74.0318 | Public | |
| NewtownSwamp Road | Bucks County | 40.2406, -74.9708 | Public | |
| FeastervilleOld Lincoln Highway | Bucks County | 40.1530, -74.9537 | Public | |
| Bucks CountyBogey Circle | Bucks County | 40.2701, -75.1172 | Public | |
| Maple GlenGraeme Way | Bucks County | 40.2316, -75.0994 | Public | |
| PhiladelphiaBoy Scout Bridge | Delaware County | 40.0130, -75.3895 | Public | |
| ChurchtownPennsylvania Turnpike | Berks County | 40.1700, -75.9133 | Public | |
| BainbridgeBainbridge Road | Lancaster County | 40.1081, -76.6694 | Public |
Petrified Wood near New York FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near New York?+
10 mapped spots within about 150 miles of New York report petrified wood. The closest is Sayreville in Middlesex County County, roughly 25 miles away (32 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near New York?+
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 New York do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 25 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 146 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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