Petrified Wood near Tallahassee, FL
6 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Tallahassee report petrified wood. The closest is Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood), about 20 miles out (24 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 Tallahassee, Florida
Closest petrified wood spots to Tallahassee
- Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood)Gadsden County, Florida20 mi · 24 min driveSilicified Wood, Fossils
- Quincy AreaGadsden County, Florida23 mi · 29 min driveSilicified Wood, Fossils
- Chattahoochee CountyChattahoochee County, Georgia133 mi · 2 hr 47 min driveChert, Quartz, Petrified Wood
- ColumbusMuscogee County, Georgia141 mi · 2 hr 57 min driveSilicified Wood
- Bull CreekMuscogee County, Georgia146 mi · 3 hr 3 min drivePetrified Wood
- Chattahoochee RiverMuscogee County, Georgia149 mi · 3 hr 7 min driveChalcedony, Chert, Flint
Types of petrified wood reported near Tallahassee
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Tallahassee
Sorted by distance from Tallahassee. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood)Mine Loop | Gadsden County | 30.6886, -84.4349 | Public | |
| Quincy AreaPorter Mitchell Road | Gadsden County | 30.6766, -84.5566 | Public | |
| Chattahoochee County | Chattahoochee County | 32.3121, -84.8134 | Public | |
| Columbus | Muscogee County | 32.4376, -84.7973 | Public | |
| Bull CreekWellborn Drive | Muscogee County | 32.4825, -84.9103 | Public | |
| Chattahoochee RiverChattahoochee RiverWalk | Muscogee County | 32.5140, -84.9962 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Tallahassee FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Tallahassee?+
6 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Tallahassee report petrified wood. The closest is Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood) in Gadsden County County, roughly 20 miles away (24 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Tallahassee?+
6 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 Tallahassee do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 20 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 149 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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