Where to Find Petrified Wood in Missouri
8 mapped petrified wood rockhounding spots in Missouri, across 7 counties. Petrified wood replaces ancient buried logs with silica, agate, or opal.
Map of 8 petrified wood rockhounding spots in Missouri
Petrified Wood by county in Missouri
Counties ranked by number of petrified wood spots in our database.
Every petrified wood spot in Missouri
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Hill E General AreaCounty Road 402 | Bollinger County | 37.2821, -89.9233 | Public | |
| Cape Girardeau CountyClark Street | Cape Girardeau County | 37.3888, -89.6517 | Public | |
| GreenfieldEast Dade 114 | Dade County | 37.4162, -93.8310 | Public | |
| Daviess County215th Street | Daviess County | 39.9653, -93.9975 | Public | |
| GallatinPepper Avenue | Daviess County | 39.9193, -93.9405 | Public | |
| Gentry County | Gentry County | 40.2077, -94.3754 | Public | |
| Grundy County | Grundy County | 40.1196, -93.5296 | Public | |
| Livingston County | Livingston County | 39.7545, -93.5739 | Public |
Petrified Wood in Missouri FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood in Missouri?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 petrified wood spots in Missouri, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Daviess County.
Is collecting petrified wood legal in Missouri?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like petrified wood is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Missouri, 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 Missouri?+
Daviess County has the most petrified wood spots in our database for Missouri. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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