Where to Find Petrified Wood in New Mexico
6 mapped petrified wood rockhounding spots in New Mexico, across 6 counties. Most of the mapped spots sit in Cibola County, San Juan County, and San Miguel County. Petrified wood replaces ancient buried logs with silica, agate, or opal. New Mexico is strong high-desert rockhounding country.
Map of 6 petrified wood rockhounding spots in New Mexico
Petrified Wood by county in New Mexico
Counties ranked by number of petrified wood spots in our database.
Every petrified wood spot in New Mexico
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zuni MountainsCounty Road 149 | Cibola County | 35.1422, -108.3258 | Public | |
| NW San Juan County | San Juan County |
| 36.7617, -108.6553 | Public |
| Las Vegas | San Miguel County | 35.6577, -105.2327 | Public | |
| Mount ChalchihuitlGravel Pit Road | Santa Fe County | 35.4701, -106.1126 | Public | |
| Jornada ValleyUpham Road | Sierra County |
| 33.1363, -107.0245 | Public |
| Union County | Union County |
| 36.9940, -103.0078 | Public |
Petrified Wood in New Mexico FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood in New Mexico?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 petrified wood spots in New Mexico, spread across 6 counties. The strongest concentration is in Cibola County.
Is collecting petrified wood legal in New Mexico?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like petrified wood is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in New Mexico, 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 New Mexico?+
Cibola County has the most petrified wood spots in our database for New Mexico. The full county breakdown is below, and different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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