Petrified Wood near St. George, UT
4 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of St. George report petrified wood. The closest is Cedar City, about 50 miles out (1 hr 3 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 4 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of St. George, Utah
Closest petrified wood spots to St. George
- Cedar CityIron County, Utah50 mi · 1 hr 3 min driveAgate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony
- OrdervilleKane County, Utah51 mi · 1 hr 4 min driveSeptarian Nodules, Agate, Anhydrite
- Kanab CreekKane County, Utah57 mi · 1 hr 12 min driveSilicified Wood, Anhydrite, Gypsum
- Circle CliffsGarfield County, Utah147 mi · 3 hr 4 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
Types of petrified wood reported near St. George
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of St. George
Sorted by distance from St. George. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar CityCedar Canyon Road | Iron County | 37.6512, -112.9749 | Public | |
| OrdervilleUpper Sand Wash | Kane County |
| 37.2392, -112.6508 | Public |
| Kanab CreekCreekside Drive | Kane County | 37.0188, -112.5348 | Public | |
| Circle Cliffs | Garfield County | 37.9962, -111.1291 | Public |
Petrified Wood near St. George FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near St. George?+
4 mapped spots within about 150 miles of St. George report petrified wood. The closest is Cedar City in Iron County County, roughly 50 miles away (1 hr 3 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near St. George?+
4 of the 4 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 St. George do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 50 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 147 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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