Maple Glen: Petrified Wood Rockhounding in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Updated June 2026

Maple Glen is a mapped rockhounding spot in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Bucks County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Graeme Way
Postcode: 18974
Coordinates: 40.23163, -75.09943

Geology at Maple Glen

This spot sits on Stockton Formation, mapped as arkose that formed roughly 250 to 200 million years ago. Sedimentary beds like these are the typical host for petrified and silicified wood, which weathers out as durable float on slopes and in washes.

Mapped unit: Stockton Formation
Age: 250–200 Ma (Triassic)
Rock types: arkose
Elevation: 210 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Maple Glen

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 86°F in midsummer and 40°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 25°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, WILLOW GROVE NAS station (3 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Maple Glen

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Petrified Wood Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Maple Glen.

Across the state line from Maple Glen

Maple Glen is close enough to the Pennsylvania border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Maple Glen FAQ

Where is Maple Glen?+

Maple Glen is in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, at 40.23163, -75.09943. Nearest road: Graeme Way.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Maple Glen?+

Maple Glen is reported to produce Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Maple Glen?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Maple Glen?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, and a padded bag cover petrified wood hunting. Most pieces are surface float, so walking slopes and washes beats digging.

When is the best time to visit Maple Glen?+

The most comfortable months at Maple Glen are March to November.

How do I get to Maple Glen?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.23163, -75.09943 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Graeme Way.

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