Petrified Wood near Bishop, CA
7 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Bishop report petrified wood. The closest is Veterans Memorial Highway, about 57 miles out (1 hr 11 min drive).
Petrified wood is ancient wood replaced cell by cell with silica. It concentrates where volcanic ash buried forests, and weathered pieces collect as float on desert slopes and in washes.
Map of 7 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Bishop, California
Closest petrified wood spots to Bishop
- Veterans Memorial HighwayEsmeralda County, Nevada57 mi · 1 hr 11 min driveAgate, Petrified Wood, Chalcedony
- Montezuma PeakEsmeralda County, Nevada60 mi · 1 hr 15 min driveChalcedony, Chert, Jasper
- San Antonio MountainsNye County, Nevada90 mi · 1 hr 52 min driveJade, Petrified Wood, Wonderstone
- Walker LakeMineral County, Nevada100 mi · 2 hr 5 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Fossils
- El Paso MountainsKern County, California137 mi · 2 hr 51 min driveAgate, Opal, Jasper
- Jacolitos CanyonFresno County, California138 mi · 2 hr 52 min driveJasper, Petrified Wood, Fossilized Coral
Types of petrified wood reported near Bishop
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Bishop
Sorted by distance from Bishop. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial HighwayVeterans Memorial Highway | Esmeralda County | 38.0251, -117.7848 | Public | |
| Montezuma Peak | Esmeralda County | 37.6626, -117.3611 | Public | |
| San Antonio Mountains | Nye County |
| 38.2519, -117.1974 | Public |
| Walker Lake | Mineral County | 38.7849, -118.7425 | Public | |
| El Paso MountainsEP170 | Kern County | 35.4376, -117.8159 | Public | |
| Jacolitos CanyonJacalitos Creek Road | Fresno County |
| 36.0962, -120.3204 | Public |
| Lahontan ReservoirKaren Road | Churchill County | 39.4476, -119.0493 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Bishop FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Bishop?+
7 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Bishop report petrified wood. The closest is Veterans Memorial Highway in Esmeralda County County, roughly 57 miles away (1 hr 11 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Bishop?+
7 of the 7 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How can I tell petrified wood from plain rock?+
Look for wood structure: parallel grain lines, growth rings on cut ends, and bark texture on the outside. Petrified palm shows a distinctive rod-and-dot pattern instead of rings. Plain jasper and chert show none of these, even when the color looks woody.
How far from Bishop do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 57 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 148 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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