Petrified Wood near Twin Falls, ID
8 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Twin Falls report petrified wood. The closest is Shoshone, about 27 miles out (34 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 Twin Falls, Idaho
Closest petrified wood spots to Twin Falls
- ShoshoneLincoln County, Idaho27 mi · 34 min driveOpalized Wood
- Clover CreekGooding County, Idaho41 mi · 52 min driveOpalized Wood
- Goose CreekElko County, Nevada47 mi · 58 min drivePetrified Wood
- Ada CountyAda County, Idaho106 mi · 2 hr 12 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Malm GulchCuster County, Idaho124 mi · 2 hr 35 min driveAgate, Petrified Wood
- McBride CreekOwyhee County, Idaho136 mi · 2 hr 50 min drivePetrified Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near Twin Falls
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Twin Falls
Sorted by distance from Twin Falls. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoshone | Lincoln County | 42.9518, -114.4622 | Public | |
| Clover Creek1150 South | Gooding County | 43.0331, -114.9582 | Public | |
| Goose CreekGoose Creek Road | Elko County | 41.9481, -114.0744 | Public | |
| Ada CountySouth Pleasant Valley Road | Ada County | 43.3845, -116.2326 | Public | |
| Malm GulchMalm Gulch Trail | Custer County | 44.3383, -114.2226 | Public | |
| McBride Creek | Owyhee County | 43.2754, -116.9772 | Public | |
| Homedale (area)Texas Basin Road | Owyhee County | 43.2587, -117.0090 | Public | |
| Succor Creek General Area | Malheur County | 43.3600, -117.1093 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Twin Falls FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Twin Falls?+
8 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Twin Falls report petrified wood. The closest is Shoshone in Lincoln County County, roughly 27 miles away (34 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Twin Falls?+
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 Twin Falls do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 27 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 145 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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