Where to Find Petrified Wood in Iowa
4 mapped petrified wood rockhounding spots in Iowa, across 3 counties. Petrified wood replaces ancient buried logs with silica, agate, or opal.
Map of 4 petrified wood rockhounding spots in Iowa
Petrified Wood by county in Iowa
Counties ranked by number of petrified wood spots in our database.
Every petrified wood spot in Iowa
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orient AreaHenry A Wallace Road | Adair County | 41.2473, -94.3538 | Public | |
| DubuqueRiverside Road | Dubuque County | 42.5762, -90.6824 | Public | |
| Emmetsburg360th Street | Palo Alto County | 43.1302, -94.7027 | Public | |
| GraettingerRobins Avenue | Palo Alto County | 43.2367, -94.7414 | Public |
Petrified Wood in Iowa FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood in Iowa?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 petrified wood spots in Iowa, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Palo Alto County.
Is collecting petrified wood legal in Iowa?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like petrified wood is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Iowa, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best petrified wood location in Iowa?+
Palo Alto County has the most petrified wood spots in our database for Iowa. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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