Ginkgo Petrified Forest / Saddle Mountain
Approximate — check official site before visiting
One of the world's most diverse petrified wood deposits — 50+ species including ginkgo. Collecting prohibited inside park, but nearby BLM land permits surface collecting.
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Petrified Wood
Ancient wood turned to stone. Arizona's Petrified Forest and Washington's Ginkgo Petrified Forest are world-famous.
Also found at:
📍 Nearby Locations in Washington
Hansen Creek
Snoqualmie Pass, Washington · USFS
USFS area known for quartz crystal clusters. Popular rockhounding destination in the Cascade Mountains. Hike in with tools.
Walker Valley Agate Beds
Mount Vernon, Washington · DNR Land
Washington DNR land open to rockhounding. Known for agate, jasper, and petrified wood. Popular collecting area in Skagit County.
Linton Agate Beds
Lyle, Washington · DNR Land
Columbia River Gorge area known for agate and jasper. Beautiful specimens along the river. Check for seasonal access.
⛏️ Recommended Gear
Make the most of your visit to Ginkgo Petrified Forest / Saddle Mountain with the right equipment.
Rock Hammer
The most essential rockhounding tool. Choose a hammer with both a flat striking face and a pointed pick end.
Typical: $25-45
Safety Glasses
Mandatory protective gear. Rock chips fly unpredictably when hammering.
Typical: $10-20
Chisel Set
Cold chisels in 3-4 sizes for precise extraction from matrix rock.
Typical: $15-30
Geologist's Pick
A heavier crack hammer for splitting hard rock. Essential for hard rock mining areas.
Typical: $35-60
Sifting Screen
Stackable mesh screens for sifting gravel and dirt. Essential for gem and fossil hunting.
Typical: $20-40
UV Flashlight
Long-wave UV light for finding fluorescent minerals and Yooperlites.
Typical: $15-35