Bainbridge: Petrified Wood Rockhounding in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Updated June 2026

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lancaster County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Bainbridge Road
Postcode: 17022
Coordinates: 40.10807, -76.66940

Geology at Bainbridge

This spot sits on New Oxford 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: New Oxford Formation
Age: 250–200 Ma (Triassic)
Rock types: arkose
Elevation: 370 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 Bainbridge

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 87°F in midsummer and 38°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 23°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, MIDDLETOWN HARRISBURG INTL AP station (8 mi away).

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 Bainbridge

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

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Bainbridge.

Across the state line from Bainbridge

Bainbridge 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.

Bainbridge FAQ

Where is Bainbridge?+

Bainbridge is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, at 40.10807, -76.66940. Nearest road: Bainbridge Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bainbridge?+

Bainbridge is reported to produce Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Bainbridge?+

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 Bainbridge?+

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 Bainbridge?+

The most comfortable months at Bainbridge are March to November.

How do I get to Bainbridge?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.10807, -76.66940 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bainbridge Road.

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