Dobell Ranch Petrified Wood Dig (Rhonda's Dig Site)
Arizona
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Fee dig · Fee
Dobell Ranch Petrified Wood Dig (Rhonda's Dig Site)
This working ranch at 9274 Old US Highway 180 near Holbrook sits on the same Chinle Formation as Petrified Forest National Park, just outside the park boundary — but here the wood is legally yours to dig and keep, which it emphatically is not inside the park. The ground still turns out the saturated red-and-yellow rainbow wood the region is famous for, and you dig it yourself. Appointments only, so phone before you drive out.
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| What you can find | petrified wood, rainbow petrified wood, agatized wood, jasper |
|---|---|
| Access | Fee dig — Fee |
| Fees | Pricing is not published anywhere on the operator's website. Call (928) 245-9010 for current rates and to book; it is a small family operation, so ask about accepted payment methods on the same call rather than assuming cards are taken. |
| Season & hours | By appointment only. The operator repeats 'BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, PLEASE CALL FIRST' throughout the site and posts no walk-in hours and no season, so phone (928) 245-9010 before you drive out. Effectively year-round in fair weather, but the ranch is not staffed for drop-ins. |
| Kids | Family-friendly — The family bills it as family fun and lets you set your own pace, from an hour to most of a day. Wood chips are sharp and the ground is uneven, so closed shoes and gloves matter. |
| Official source | Rhonda's Dig Site at the Dobell Ranch (operator) |
| Last checked | Checked against its source August 16, 2026 |
Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
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Before you go
What does Dobell Ranch Petrified Wood Dig (Rhonda's Dig Site) cost?
Pricing is not published anywhere on the operator's website. Call (928) 245-9010 for current rates and to book; it is a small family operation, so ask about accepted payment methods on the same call rather than assuming cards are taken. Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
When is Dobell Ranch Petrified Wood Dig (Rhonda's Dig Site) open?
By appointment only. The operator repeats 'BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, PLEASE CALL FIRST' throughout the site and posts no walk-in hours and no season, so phone (928) 245-9010 before you drive out. Effectively year-round in fair weather, but the ranch is not staffed for drop-ins. Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
Is Dobell Ranch Petrified Wood Dig (Rhonda's Dig Site) good for kids?
Yes — Dobell Ranch Petrified Wood Dig (Rhonda's Dig Site) works for families. The family bills it as family fun and lets you set your own pace, from an hour to most of a day. Wood chips are sharp and the ground is uneven, so closed shoes and gloves matter.