Petrified Wood near Rawlins, WY
11 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Rawlins report petrified wood. The closest is Saratoga, about 30 miles out (37 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 11 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Rawlins, Wyoming
Closest petrified wood spots to Rawlins
- SaratogaCarbon County, Wyoming30 mi · 37 min driveOpalized Wood
- Red DesertSweetwater County, Wyoming54 mi · 1 hr 7 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
- Shirley BasinCarbon County, Wyoming63 mi · 1 hr 18 min driveOpalized Wood
- Warm SpringsFremont County, Wyoming68 mi · 1 hr 25 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Steamboat MountainSweetwater County, Wyoming90 mi · 1 hr 52 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Atlantic CityFremont County, Wyoming90 mi · 1 hr 53 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Gold
Types of petrified wood reported near Rawlins
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Rawlins
Sorted by distance from Rawlins. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SaratogaState Highway 130 | Carbon County | 41.5019, -106.8075 | Public | |
| Red DesertTipton-North Road | Sweetwater County | 41.8194, -108.2799 | Public | |
| Shirley Basin | Carbon County | 42.3318, -106.2585 | Public | |
| Warm SpringsEmigrant Trail | Fremont County |
| 42.4908, -108.1721 | Public |
| Steamboat Mountain | Sweetwater County | 41.9624, -108.9657 | Public | |
| Atlantic CityRiverview Cutoff | Fremont County | 42.4895, -108.7275 | Public | |
| Rock Springs | Sweetwater County | 41.6163, -109.1605 | Public | |
| Farson | Sweetwater County | 42.1694, -109.4311 | Public | |
| Sweetwater CountyWY 374 | Sweetwater County |
| 41.5388, -109.4846 | Public |
| Eden Valley | Sweetwater County | 42.0291, -109.5405 | Public | |
| Green River | Sweetwater County | 41.5167, -109.7124 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Rawlins FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Rawlins?+
11 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Rawlins report petrified wood. The closest is Saratoga in Carbon County County, roughly 30 miles away (37 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Rawlins?+
11 of the 11 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 Rawlins do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 30 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 129 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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