Petrified Wood near Scranton, PA
13 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Scranton report petrified wood. The closest is Warren Township, about 80 miles out (1 hr 40 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 13 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Scranton, Pennsylvania
Closest petrified wood spots to Scranton
- Warren TownshipSomerset County, New Jersey80 mi · 1 hr 40 min driveBanded Agate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony
- Bucks CountyBucks County, Pennsylvania84 mi · 1 hr 45 min drivePetrified Wood
- Maple GlenBucks County, Pennsylvania87 mi · 1 hr 48 min drivePetrified Wood
- ChurchtownBerks County, Pennsylvania87 mi · 1 hr 48 min drivePetrified Wood
- NewtownBucks County, Pennsylvania88 mi · 1 hr 51 min driveJasper, Petrified Wood
- FeastervilleBucks County, Pennsylvania94 mi · 1 hr 58 min driveSunstone, Agate, Feldspar
Types of petrified wood reported near Scranton
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Petrified Wood10
- Silicified Wood2
- Silicified Cycad Wood1
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Scranton
Sorted by distance from Scranton. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren TownshipRed Hill Road | Somerset County | 40.6298, -74.5312 | Public | |
| Bucks CountyBogey Circle | Bucks County | 40.2701, -75.1172 | Public | |
| Maple GlenGraeme Way | Bucks County | 40.2316, -75.0994 | Public | |
| ChurchtownPennsylvania Turnpike | Berks County | 40.1700, -75.9133 | Public | |
| NewtownSwamp Road | Bucks County | 40.2406, -74.9708 | Public | |
| FeastervilleOld Lincoln Highway | Bucks County | 40.1530, -74.9537 | Public | |
| SayrevilleBordentown Avenue | Middlesex County | 40.4387, -74.3298 | Public | |
| PhiladelphiaBoy Scout Bridge | Delaware County | 40.0130, -75.3895 | Public | |
| BainbridgeBainbridge Road | Lancaster County | 40.1081, -76.6694 | Public | |
| HarrisburgPleasant View Road | York County |
| 40.1651, -76.8443 | Public |
| York HavenBowers Bridge Road | York County | 40.0996, -76.7473 | Public | |
| Manasquan | Monmouth County | 40.1127, -74.0318 | Public | |
| BaltimoreLost Pond Trail | Baltimore County |
| 39.4258, -76.4415 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Scranton FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Scranton?+
13 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Scranton report petrified wood. The closest is Warren Township in Somerset County County, roughly 80 miles away (1 hr 40 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Scranton?+
13 of the 13 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 Scranton do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 80 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 143 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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