Where to Find Petrified Wood in Kansas
8 mapped petrified wood rockhounding spots in Kansas, across 7 counties. Petrified wood replaces ancient buried logs with silica, agate, or opal.
Map of 8 petrified wood rockhounding spots in Kansas
Petrified Wood by county in Kansas
Counties ranked by number of petrified wood spots in our database.
Every petrified wood spot in Kansas
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine LodgePixley Road | Barber County | 37.1432, -98.5213 | Public | |
| Medicine Lodge RiverBethel Road | Barber County | 37.0491, -98.4800 | Public | |
| Concordia | Cloud County | 39.5784, -97.5687 | Public | |
| McLouthWest Lake Street | Jefferson County | 39.1942, -95.2084 | Public | |
| Chikaskia River | Kingman County | 37.4378, -98.0528 | Public | |
| AdaNemaha Road | Ottawa County | 39.1600, -97.8993 | Public | |
| Sharon SpringsKS 27 | Wallace County | 38.9367, -101.7499 | Public | |
| Verdigris River | Wilson County | 37.6571, -95.7763 | Public |
Petrified Wood in Kansas FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood in Kansas?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 petrified wood spots in Kansas, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Barber County.
Is collecting petrified wood legal in Kansas?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like petrified wood is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Kansas, 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 Kansas?+
Barber County has the most petrified wood spots in our database for Kansas. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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