Petrified Wood near Cedar City, UT
6 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Cedar City report petrified wood. The closest is Cedar City, about 5 miles out (6 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 6 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Cedar City, Utah
Closest petrified wood spots to Cedar City
- Cedar CityIron County, Utah5 mi · 6 min driveAgate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony
- OrdervilleKane County, Utah38 mi · 47 min driveSeptarian Nodules, Agate, Anhydrite
- Kanab CreekKane County, Utah54 mi · 1 hr 7 min driveSilicified Wood, Anhydrite, Gypsum
- Circle CliffsGarfield County, Utah108 mi · 2 hr 15 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- HanksvilleWayne County, Utah133 mi · 2 hr 46 min driveAgate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
- HanksvilleWayne County, Utah136 mi · 2 hr 50 min driveAgate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near Cedar City
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Cedar City
Sorted by distance from Cedar City. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar CityCedar Canyon Road | Iron County | 37.6512, -112.9749 | Public | |
| OrdervilleUpper Sand Wash | Kane County |
| 37.2392, -112.6508 | Public |
| Kanab CreekCreekside Drive | Kane County | 37.0188, -112.5348 | Public | |
| Circle Cliffs | Garfield County | 37.9962, -111.1291 | Permission | |
| HanksvilleOld Highway Road | Wayne County | 38.3738, -110.7812 | Public | |
| HanksvilleFairview Ranch Road | Wayne County | 38.3615, -110.7113 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Cedar City FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Cedar City?+
6 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Cedar City report petrified wood. The closest is Cedar City in Iron County County, roughly 5 miles away (6 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Cedar City?+
5 of the 6 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 Cedar City do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 5 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 136 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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