Where to Find Petrified Wood in Nevada
8 mapped petrified wood rockhounding spots in Nevada, across 7 counties. Most of the mapped spots sit in Humboldt County, Churchill County, and Elko County. Petrified wood replaces ancient buried logs with silica, agate, or opal. Nevada has dense rockhounding coverage because so much of the state is public land.
Map of 8 petrified wood rockhounding spots in Nevada
Petrified Wood by county in Nevada
Counties ranked by number of petrified wood spots in our database.
Every petrified wood spot in Nevada
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahontan ReservoirKaren Road | Churchill County | 39.4476, -119.0493 | Public | |
| Goose CreekGoose Creek Road | Elko County | 41.9481, -114.0744 | Public | |
| Veterans Memorial HighwayVeterans Memorial Highway | Esmeralda County | 38.0251, -117.7848 | Public | |
| Golconda (petrified area)Eden Valley Road | Humboldt County | 40.9787, -117.4834 | Public | |
| Virgin Valley | Humboldt County |
| 41.8302, -119.0002 | Public |
| Walker Lake | Mineral County | 38.7849, -118.7425 | Public | |
| San Antonio Mountains | Nye County |
| 38.2519, -117.1974 | Public |
| Black Rock Desert | Pershing County | 40.8859, -119.0567 | Public |
Petrified Wood in Nevada FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood in Nevada?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 petrified wood spots in Nevada, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Humboldt County.
Is collecting petrified wood legal in Nevada?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like petrified wood is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Nevada, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best petrified wood location in Nevada?+
Humboldt County has the most petrified wood spots in our database for Nevada. The full county breakdown is below, and different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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