Where to Find Petrified Wood in Louisiana
3 mapped petrified wood rockhounding spots in Louisiana, across 3 counties. Petrified wood replaces ancient buried logs with silica, agate, or opal.
Map of 3 petrified wood rockhounding spots in Louisiana
Petrified Wood by county in Louisiana
Counties ranked by number of petrified wood spots in our database.
Every petrified wood spot in Louisiana
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PollockBig Creek Dam Road | Grant Parish | 31.5296, -92.3991 | Public | |
| Ouachita RiverRiver Road | Ouachita Parish | 32.3028, -92.1028 | Public | |
| LeesvilleWerner Road | Vernon Parish | 31.1840, -93.2789 | Public |
Petrified Wood in Louisiana FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood in Louisiana?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 petrified wood spots in Louisiana, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Grant Parish.
Is collecting petrified wood legal in Louisiana?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like petrified wood is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Louisiana, 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 Louisiana?+
Grant Parish has the most petrified wood spots in our database for Louisiana. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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