Petrified Wood near Salmon, ID
10 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Salmon report petrified wood. The closest is Leesburg, about 11 miles out (14 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 Salmon, Idaho
Closest petrified wood spots to Salmon
- LeesburgLemhi County, Idaho11 mi · 14 min driveGold, Petrified Wood
- Frying Pan BasinBeaverhead County, Montana57 mi · 1 hr 11 min driveCorundum, Opalized Wood, Silicified Wood
- Malm GulchCuster County, Idaho60 mi · 1 hr 15 min driveAgate, Petrified Wood
- Jefferson RiverMadison County, Montana86 mi · 1 hr 48 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Salmon RiverIdaho County, Idaho94 mi · 1 hr 57 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- CascadeValley County, Idaho114 mi · 2 hr 22 min driveAgate, Petrified Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near Salmon
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Salmon
Sorted by distance from Salmon. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeesburgNational Forest Development Road 242 | Lemhi County | 45.2216, -114.1166 | Public | |
| Frying Pan Basin | Beaverhead County | 45.2933, -112.7336 | Public | |
| Malm GulchMalm Gulch Trail | Custer County | 44.3383, -114.2226 | Public | |
| Jefferson RiverPrimrose Lane | Madison County | 45.6902, -112.2745 | Public | |
| Salmon RiverSalmon River Trail #96 | Idaho County | 45.4632, -115.7870 | Permission | |
| CascadeOne Eleven Way | Valley County | 44.4714, -115.9928 | Public | |
| MesaApple Lane | Adams County | 44.6303, -116.4591 | Public | |
| Mount BlackmoreBlackmore Trail | Gallatin County |
| 45.4447, -111.0035 | Public |
| CarbellaRock Creek Road South | Park County | 45.2175, -110.9273 | Public | |
| MinerTom Miner Creek Road | Park County | 45.1918, -110.9271 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Salmon FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Salmon?+
10 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Salmon report petrified wood. The closest is Leesburg in Lemhi County County, roughly 11 miles away (14 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Salmon?+
9 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 Salmon do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 11 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 145 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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