Petrified Wood near Delta, UT
8 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Delta report petrified wood. The closest is Castle Dale, about 91 miles out (1 hr 54 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 8 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Delta, Utah
Closest petrified wood spots to Delta
- Castle DaleEmery County, Utah91 mi · 1 hr 54 min driveAgate, Agatized Dinosaur Bone, Petrified Wood
- San Rafael SwellEmery County, Utah114 mi · 2 hr 22 min driveAgatized Wood, Amethyst, Carnotite
- HanksvilleWayne County, Utah118 mi · 2 hr 27 min driveAgate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
- Cedar CityIron County, Utah119 mi · 2 hr 29 min driveAgate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony
- WoodsideEmery County, Utah120 mi · 2 hr 31 min driveAgate, Carnotite, Chalcedony
- HanksvilleWayne County, Utah122 mi · 2 hr 32 min driveAgate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near Delta
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Delta
Sorted by distance from Delta. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle DaleCedar Hollow Trail | Emery County |
| 39.2274, -110.8866 | Public |
| San Rafael Swell | Emery County |
| 38.9221, -110.5309 | Public |
| HanksvilleOld Highway Road | Wayne County | 38.3738, -110.7812 | Public | |
| Cedar CityCedar Canyon Road | Iron County | 37.6512, -112.9749 | Public | |
| WoodsideDinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | Emery County |
| 39.2016, -110.3346 | Public |
| HanksvilleFairview Ranch Road | Wayne County | 38.3615, -110.7113 | Public | |
| Circle Cliffs | Garfield County | 37.9962, -111.1291 | Permission | |
| OrdervilleUpper Sand Wash | Kane County |
| 37.2392, -112.6508 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Delta FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Delta?+
8 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Delta report petrified wood. The closest is Castle Dale in Emery County County, roughly 91 miles away (1 hr 54 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Delta?+
7 of the 8 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 Delta do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 91 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 146 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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