Petrified Wood near Pocatello, ID
7 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Pocatello report petrified wood. The closest is Shoshone, about 102 miles out (2 hr 8 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 7 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Pocatello, Idaho
Closest petrified wood spots to Pocatello
- ShoshoneLincoln County, Idaho102 mi · 2 hr 8 min driveOpalized Wood
- Goose CreekElko County, Nevada105 mi · 2 hr 11 min drivePetrified Wood
- KemmererLincoln County, Wyoming124 mi · 2 hr 35 min driveTurritella Agate, Chalcedony, Chert
- Clover CreekGooding County, Idaho128 mi · 2 hr 39 min driveOpalized Wood
- Malm GulchCuster County, Idaho135 mi · 2 hr 49 min driveAgate, Petrified Wood
- Thorofare WildernessTeton County, Wyoming145 mi · 3 hr 2 min driveAgate, Jasper, Opalized Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near Pocatello
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Pocatello
Sorted by distance from Pocatello. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoshone | Lincoln County | 42.9518, -114.4622 | Public | |
| Goose CreekGoose Creek Road | Elko County | 41.9481, -114.0744 | Public | |
| KemmererEmigrant Trail | Lincoln County |
| 41.8114, -110.4780 | Public |
| Clover Creek1150 South | Gooding County | 43.0331, -114.9582 | Public | |
| Malm GulchMalm Gulch Trail | Custer County | 44.3383, -114.2226 | Public | |
| Thorofare WildernessFox Park-Yellowstone Trail | Teton County | 44.1233, -110.1169 | Public | |
| Blacks Fork Creek | Uinta County |
| 41.5683, -110.1414 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Pocatello FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Pocatello?+
7 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Pocatello report petrified wood. The closest is Shoshone in Lincoln County County, roughly 102 miles away (2 hr 8 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Pocatello?+
7 of the 7 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 Pocatello do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 102 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 148 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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