Petrified Wood near Seattle, WA
16 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Seattle report petrified wood. The closest is Centralia, about 66 miles out (1 hr 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 16 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Seattle, Washington
Closest petrified wood spots to Seattle
- CentraliaLewis County, Washington66 mi · 1 hr 22 min driveAgate, Carnelian, Chalcedony
- Lucas CreekLewis County, Washington70 mi · 1 hr 27 min driveAgate, Carnelian, Chalcedony
- McCoy Farm near AdnaLewis County, Washington78 mi · 1 hr 38 min driveCarnelian, Petrified Wood
- DotyLewis County, Washington80 mi · 1 hr 40 min driveAgate, Carnelian, Chalcedony
- Pe EllLewis County, Washington85 mi · 1 hr 46 min driveAgate, Carnelian, Chalcedony
- Moses CouleeDouglas County, Washington118 mi · 2 hr 28 min driveOpalized Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near Seattle
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Seattle
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Petrified Wood near Seattle FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Seattle?+
16 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Seattle report petrified wood. The closest is Centralia in Lewis County County, roughly 66 miles away (1 hr 22 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Seattle?+
14 of the 16 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 Seattle do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 66 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 149 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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