Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park Fee Dig Area
Vantage, Washington
About Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park Fee Dig Area
Adjacent to Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park, this area of BLM and state trust land allows collection of petrified wood from the Columbia River Basalt flows. Over 200 species of petrified trees are preserved in this ancient forest. The surrounding Wanapum Recreation Area and Colockum Wildlife Area have accessible collecting sites. Washington's state gem is petrified wood, and this is the premier location.
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Address
Wanapum Recreation Area, Vantage, WA 98950
Phone
(509) 856-2700Pricing
Free (public land) / $10 park day pass
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Open in Google MapsPay-To-Dig Gem Mining at Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park Fee Dig Area
Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park Fee Dig Area is a pay-to-dig gem mine located in Vantage, Washington. Visitors can dig for Petrified Wood, Chalcedony, Agate, Jasper, Opalite and keep everything they find. Pay-to-dig experiences like Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park Fee Dig Area are popular with rockhounds, families, and gem enthusiasts looking for a hands-on outdoor adventure.
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