Petrified Wood near Port Angeles, WA
5 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Port Angeles report petrified wood. The closest is Centralia, about 98 miles out (2 hr 2 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 5 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Port Angeles, Washington
Closest petrified wood spots to Port Angeles
- CentraliaLewis County, Washington98 mi · 2 hr 2 min driveAgate, Carnelian, Chalcedony
- DotyLewis County, Washington102 mi · 2 hr 8 min driveAgate, Carnelian, Chalcedony
- McCoy Farm near AdnaLewis County, Washington105 mi · 2 hr 11 min driveCarnelian, Petrified Wood
- Lucas CreekLewis County, Washington107 mi · 2 hr 13 min driveAgate, Carnelian, Chalcedony
- Pe EllLewis County, Washington107 mi · 2 hr 14 min driveAgate, Carnelian, Chalcedony
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Port Angeles
Sorted by distance from Port Angeles. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CentraliaEast Carson Street | Lewis County | 46.7461, -122.9415 | Public | |
| DotyDoty Street | Lewis County | 46.6425, -123.2800 | Public | |
| McCoy Farm near AdnaCeres Hill Road | Lewis County | 46.6171, -123.1414 | Public | |
| Lucas CreekSenn Road | Lewis County | 46.6389, -122.7723 | Public | |
| Pe EllJones Road | Lewis County | 46.5737, -123.3035 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Port Angeles FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Port Angeles?+
5 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Port Angeles report petrified wood. The closest is Centralia in Lewis County County, roughly 98 miles away (2 hr 2 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Port Angeles?+
5 of the 5 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 Port Angeles do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 98 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 107 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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