Petrified Wood near Farmington, NM
8 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Farmington report petrified wood. The closest is NW San Juan County, about 24 miles out (30 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 Farmington, New Mexico
Closest petrified wood spots to Farmington
- NW San Juan CountySan Juan County, New Mexico24 mi · 30 min driveChert, Garnet, Jasper
- Jemez National Recreation AreaSandoval County, New Mexico108 mi · 2 hr 15 min driveObsidian, Opalized Wood
- Zuni MountainsCibola County, New Mexico110 mi · 2 hr 17 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- AlbuquerqueSandoval County, New Mexico129 mi · 2 hr 42 min driveAgatized Wood
- Rio Puerco ValleyBernalillo County, New Mexico134 mi · 2 hr 48 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Pajarito MesaBernalillo County, New Mexico145 mi · 3 hr 1 min driveAgatized Wood, Agate, Jasper
Types of petrified wood reported near Farmington
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Farmington
Sorted by distance from Farmington. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW San Juan County | San Juan County |
| 36.7617, -108.6553 | Public |
| Jemez National Recreation AreaEast Fork Trail (137) | Sandoval County | 35.8283, -106.6416 | Public | |
| Zuni MountainsCounty Road 149 | Cibola County | 35.1422, -108.3258 | Public | |
| Albuquerque | Sandoval County | 35.2121, -106.8623 | Public | |
| Rio Puerco Valley | Bernalillo County | 35.0755, -106.9489 | Public | |
| Pajarito MesaOld Pajarito Road | Bernalillo County | 34.9948, -106.7656 | Public | |
| Mount ChalchihuitlGravel Pit Road | Santa Fe County | 35.4701, -106.1126 | Public | |
| Colorado RiverDinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | Grand County | 38.6027, -109.5841 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Farmington FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Farmington?+
8 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Farmington report petrified wood. The closest is NW San Juan County in San Juan County County, roughly 24 miles away (30 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Farmington?+
8 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 Farmington do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 24 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 150 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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