Where to Find Petrified Wood in Mississippi
4 mapped petrified wood rockhounding spots in Mississippi, across 4 counties. Petrified wood replaces ancient buried logs with silica, agate, or opal.
Map of 4 petrified wood rockhounding spots in Mississippi
Petrified Wood by county in Mississippi
Counties ranked by number of petrified wood spots in our database.
Every petrified wood spot in Mississippi
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WessonCecil Reeves Road | Copiah County | 31.7157, -90.3235 | Public | |
| GulfportRobinson Road | Harrison County | 30.4732, -89.1614 | Public | |
| Holly Springs National Forest | Marshall County | 34.7080, -89.3300 | Public | |
| Twentymile CreekCounty Road 7450 | Prentiss County | 34.5854, -88.6307 | Public |
Petrified Wood in Mississippi FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood in Mississippi?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 petrified wood spots in Mississippi, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Copiah County.
Is collecting petrified wood legal in Mississippi?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like petrified wood is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Mississippi, 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 Mississippi?+
Copiah County has the most petrified wood spots in our database for Mississippi. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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