Petrified Wood near San Antonio, TX
12 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of San Antonio report petrified wood. The closest is New Braunfels, about 31 miles out (39 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 12 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of San Antonio, Texas
Closest petrified wood spots to San Antonio
- New BraunfelsComal County, Texas31 mi · 39 min drivePetrified Wood
- Erdman FarmKarnes County, Texas41 mi · 51 min drivePetrified Palm Wood, Opalized Wood, Fossils
- Tessman FarmKarnes County, Texas41 mi · 51 min driveAgatized Palm Wood
- Peach CreekGonzales County, Texas71 mi · 1 hr 29 min driveAgate, Petrified Wood
- E of AustinTravis County, Texas80 mi · 1 hr 40 min driveAgatized Wood, Petrified Palm Wood
- MoultonLavaca County, Texas82 mi · 1 hr 43 min driveAgate, Petrified Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near San Antonio
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Petrified Wood6
- Agatized Wood3
- Opalized Wood2
- Petrified Palm Wood2
- Agatized Palm Wood1
- Petrified Palm1
- Silicified Wood1
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of San Antonio
Sorted by distance from San Antonio. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New BraunfelsGruene Place Drive | Comal County | 29.7286, -98.1088 | Public | |
| Erdman FarmFM 887 | Karnes County |
| 29.0005, -98.0196 | Public |
| Tessman FarmFM 1344 | Karnes County |
| 28.9173, -98.1372 | Public |
| Peach CreekCounty Road 353 | Gonzales County | 29.5041, -97.3143 | Public | |
| E of Austin | Travis County |
| 30.2358, -97.5460 | Public |
| MoultonCounty Road 532G | Lavaca County | 29.5580, -97.1321 | Public | |
| Area surfaces all around SmithvilleTX 71 | Bastrop County | 30.0160, -97.1478 | Public | |
| General AreaEast State Highway 44 | Webb County |
| 27.9418, -98.8893 | Public |
| Rabb's Creek | Fayette County | 30.0666, -96.8791 | Public | |
| SW of Freer | Duval County | 27.7726, -98.7653 | Public | |
| Creek beds & hill slopes between Caldwell & Somerville | Burleson County | 30.3629, -96.6913 | Public | |
| Rio Grande River AreaRio Grande Vega Trail | Webb County | 27.4979, -99.4922 | Public |
Petrified Wood near San Antonio FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near San Antonio?+
12 mapped spots within about 150 miles of San Antonio report petrified wood. The closest is New Braunfels in Comal County County, roughly 31 miles away (39 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near San Antonio?+
12 of the 12 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 San Antonio do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 31 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 146 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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