Petrified Wood near Newark, NJ
12 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Newark report petrified wood. The closest is Warren Township, about 20 miles out (25 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 Newark, New Jersey
Closest petrified wood spots to Newark
- Warren TownshipSomerset County, New Jersey20 mi · 25 min driveBanded Agate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony
- SayrevilleMiddlesex County, New Jersey22 mi · 28 min driveMarcasite, Pyrite, Petrified Wood
- ManasquanMonmouth County, New Jersey44 mi · 55 min driveQuartz, Fossils, Petrified Wood
- NewtownBucks County, Pennsylvania54 mi · 1 hr 8 min driveJasper, Petrified Wood
- FeastervilleBucks County, Pennsylvania58 mi · 1 hr 12 min driveSunstone, Agate, Feldspar
- Bucks CountyBucks County, Pennsylvania59 mi · 1 hr 14 min drivePetrified Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near Newark
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Newark
Sorted by distance from Newark. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren TownshipRed Hill Road | Somerset County | 40.6298, -74.5312 | Public | |
| SayrevilleBordentown Avenue | Middlesex County | 40.4387, -74.3298 | 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 | |
| York HavenBowers Bridge Road | York County | 40.0996, -76.7473 | Public | |
| HarrisburgPleasant View Road | York County |
| 40.1651, -76.8443 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Newark FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Newark?+
12 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Newark report petrified wood. The closest is Warren Township in Somerset County County, roughly 20 miles away (25 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Newark?+
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 Newark do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 20 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 146 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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