Petrified Wood near Spokane, WA
8 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Spokane report petrified wood. The closest is Grand Coulee, about 76 miles out (1 hr 35 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 8 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Spokane, Washington
Closest petrified wood spots to Spokane
- Grand CouleeGrant County, Washington76 mi · 1 hr 35 min driveOpalized Wood
- AgathaNez Perce County, Idaho88 mi · 1 hr 50 min driveOpal, Opalized Wood
- Moses CouleeDouglas County, Washington112 mi · 2 hr 20 min driveOpalized Wood
- MattawaGrant County, Washington129 mi · 2 hr 41 min driveOpalized Wood
- Petrified Forest State ParkKittitas County, Washington129 mi · 2 hr 42 min driveOpalized Wood, Petrified Wood
- Columbia RiverKittitas County, Washington131 mi · 2 hr 44 min driveOpalized Wood, Petrified Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near Spokane
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Spokane
Sorted by distance from Spokane. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand CouleeAlcan Road Northeast | Grant County | 47.9297, -119.0072 | Public | |
| AgathaBed Rock Road | Nez Perce County | 46.5278, -116.5754 | Public | |
| Moses Coulee | Douglas County | 47.4521, -119.8104 | Public | |
| Mattawa | Grant County | 46.7747, -119.8489 | Public | |
| Petrified Forest State ParkRecreation Drive | Kittitas County | 46.9602, -119.9884 | Public | |
| Columbia RiverBeverly Railroad Bridge | Kittitas County | 46.8349, -119.9497 | Public | |
| Rattlesnake Mt. | Benton County | 46.3957, -119.6131 | Public | |
| Cairn Hope Peak | Yakima County | 46.5661, -119.9769 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Spokane FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Spokane?+
8 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Spokane report petrified wood. The closest is Grand Coulee in Grant County County, roughly 76 miles away (1 hr 35 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Spokane?+
8 of the 8 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 Spokane do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 76 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 142 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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