Petrified Wood near Hagerstown, MD
13 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Hagerstown report petrified wood. The closest is Beltsville, about 58 miles out (1 hr 13 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 13 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Hagerstown, Maryland
Closest petrified wood spots to Hagerstown
- BeltsvillePrince George's County, Maryland58 mi · 1 hr 13 min driveHyalite Opal, Quartz, Silicified Wood
- HarrisburgYork County, Pennsylvania59 mi · 1 hr 14 min driveAgate, Amethyst, Chalcedony
- York HavenYork County, Pennsylvania61 mi · 1 hr 16 min drivePetrified Wood
- BainbridgeLancaster County, Pennsylvania64 mi · 1 hr 20 min drivePetrified Wood
- BaltimoreBaltimore County, Maryland70 mi · 1 hr 27 min driveSilicified Cycad Wood
- Prince George’s CountyPrince George's County, Maryland82 mi · 1 hr 43 min drivePetrified Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near Hagerstown
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Petrified Wood10
- Silicified Wood2
- Opalized Wood1
- Silicified Cycad Wood1
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Hagerstown
Sorted by distance from Hagerstown. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| BainbridgeBainbridge Road | Lancaster County | 40.1081, -76.6694 | Public | |
| BaltimoreLost Pond Trail | Baltimore County |
| 39.4258, -76.4415 | Permission |
| Prince George’s CountyMartin Road | Prince George's County | 38.6913, -76.7972 | Public | |
| QuanticoSouth Elrod Avenue | Stafford County | 38.4852, -77.3139 | Public | |
| ChurchtownPennsylvania Turnpike | Berks County | 40.1700, -75.9133 | Public | |
| GreensburgHorse Trail | Westmoreland County | 40.3247, -79.4761 | Public | |
| PhiladelphiaBoy Scout Bridge | Delaware County | 40.0130, -75.3895 | Public | |
| South BethlehemKohlersburg Road | Armstrong County | 40.9988, -79.3444 | Public | |
| Bucks CountyBogey Circle | Bucks County | 40.2701, -75.1172 | Public | |
| Maple GlenGraeme Way | Bucks County | 40.2316, -75.0994 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Hagerstown FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Hagerstown?+
13 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Hagerstown report petrified wood. The closest is Beltsville in Prince George's County County, roughly 58 miles away (1 hr 13 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Hagerstown?+
12 of the 13 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 Hagerstown do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 58 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 145 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
