Petrified Wood near Richmond, VA
10 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Richmond report petrified wood. The closest is Mosely, about 18 miles out (22 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 Richmond, Virginia
Closest petrified wood spots to Richmond
- MoselyChesterfield County, Virginia18 mi · 22 min drivePetrified Wood, Opalized Wood
- SkinquarterChesterfield County, Virginia21 mi · 26 min drivePetrified Wood, Opalized Wood
- QuanticoStafford County, Virginia66 mi · 1 hr 22 min drivePetrified Wood, Opalized Wood
- Prince George’s CountyPrince George's County, Maryland87 mi · 1 hr 48 min drivePetrified Wood
- Halifax CountyHalifax County, North Carolina92 mi · 1 hr 54 min drivePetrified Wood
- BeltsvillePrince George's County, Maryland109 mi · 2 hr 16 min driveHyalite Opal, Quartz, Silicified Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near Richmond
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Petrified Wood6
- Opalized Wood3
- Silicified Wood2
- Agatized Wood1
- Silicified Cycad Wood1
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Richmond
Sorted by distance from Richmond. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MoselyOtterdale Road | Chesterfield County | 37.4236, -77.7276 | Public | |
| SkinquarterLedo Road | Chesterfield County | 37.4096, -77.7743 | Public | |
| QuanticoSouth Elrod Avenue | Stafford County | 38.4852, -77.3139 | Public | |
| Prince George’s CountyMartin Road | Prince George's County | 38.6913, -76.7972 | Public | |
| Halifax CountyNC 481 | Halifax County | 36.2199, -77.5764 | Public | |
| BeltsvilleBay Hill Drive | Prince George's County |
| 39.0646, -76.9285 | Public |
| Eno RiverFalls Lake Trail | Durham County | 36.0719, -78.8576 | Public | |
| BethesdaJones Circle | Durham County | 35.9587, -78.8474 | Public | |
| BaltimoreLost Pond Trail | Baltimore County |
| 39.4258, -76.4415 | Public |
| Chapel HillBolin Creek Trail | Orange County | 35.9248, -79.0453 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Richmond FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Richmond?+
10 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Richmond report petrified wood. The closest is Mosely in Chesterfield County County, roughly 18 miles away (22 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Richmond?+
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 Richmond do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 18 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 143 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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