York Haven: Petrified Wood Rockhounding in York County, Pennsylvania

Updated June 2026

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: York County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Bowers Bridge Road
Postcode: 17345
Coordinates: 40.09962, -76.74732

Geology at York Haven

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: 320 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 York Haven

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 87°F in midsummer and 39°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 23°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, MIDDLETOWN HARRISBURG INTL AP station (7 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 York Haven

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 York Haven.

Across the state line from York Haven

York Haven 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.

York Haven FAQ

Where is York Haven?+

York Haven is in York County, Pennsylvania, at 40.09962, -76.74732. Nearest road: Bowers Bridge Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at York Haven?+

York Haven is reported to produce Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at York Haven?+

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 York Haven?+

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 York Haven?+

The most comfortable months at York Haven are March to November.

How do I get to York Haven?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.09962, -76.74732 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bowers Bridge Road.

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