Petrified Wood near Cumberland, MD
9 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Cumberland report petrified wood. The closest is Greensburg, about 60 miles out (1 hr 15 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 9 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Cumberland, Maryland
Closest petrified wood spots to Cumberland
- GreensburgWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania60 mi · 1 hr 15 min drivePetrified Wood
- South BethlehemArmstrong County, Pennsylvania98 mi · 2 hr 2 min driveJasper, Petrified Wood
- BeltsvillePrince George's County, Maryland106 mi · 2 hr 13 min driveHyalite Opal, Quartz, Silicified Wood
- HarrisburgYork County, Pennsylvania108 mi · 2 hr 15 min driveAgate, Amethyst, Chalcedony
- York HavenYork County, Pennsylvania111 mi · 2 hr 19 min drivePetrified Wood
- QuanticoStafford County, Virginia112 mi · 2 hr 20 min drivePetrified Wood, Opalized Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near Cumberland
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Petrified Wood6
- Silicified Wood2
- Opalized Wood1
- Silicified Cycad Wood1
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Cumberland
Sorted by distance from Cumberland. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GreensburgHorse Trail | Westmoreland County | 40.3247, -79.4761 | Public | |
| South BethlehemKohlersburg Road | Armstrong County | 40.9988, -79.3444 | Public | |
| BeltsvilleBay Hill Drive | Prince George's County |
| 39.0646, -76.9285 | Public |
| HarrisburgPleasant View Road | York County |
| 40.1651, -76.8443 | Public |
| York HavenBowers Bridge Road | York County | 40.0996, -76.7473 | Public | |
| QuanticoSouth Elrod Avenue | Stafford County | 38.4852, -77.3139 | Public | |
| BainbridgeBainbridge Road | Lancaster County | 40.1081, -76.6694 | Public | |
| Prince George’s CountyMartin Road | Prince George's County | 38.6913, -76.7972 | Public | |
| BaltimoreLost Pond Trail | Baltimore County |
| 39.4258, -76.4415 | Permission |
Petrified Wood near Cumberland FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Cumberland?+
9 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Cumberland report petrified wood. The closest is Greensburg in Westmoreland County County, roughly 60 miles away (1 hr 15 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Cumberland?+
8 of the 9 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 Cumberland do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 60 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 125 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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