Where to Find Petrified Wood in Nebraska
10 mapped petrified wood rockhounding spots in Nebraska, across 8 counties. Petrified wood replaces ancient buried logs with silica, agate, or opal.
Map of 10 petrified wood rockhounding spots in Nebraska
Petrified Wood by county in Nebraska
Counties ranked by number of petrified wood spots in our database.
Every petrified wood spot in Nebraska
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platte RiverHuron Drive | Buffalo County | 40.6611, -99.0708 | Public | |
| Crawford (jasper area)Annin Street | Dawes County |
| 42.6831, -103.4114 | Public |
| FairburyLittle Blue River Trail | Jefferson County | 40.1320, -97.1844 | Public | |
| Steel CityRomeo Road | Jefferson County | 40.0404, -97.0348 | Public | |
| BayardUS 26 | Morrill County | 41.7324, -103.3187 | Public | |
| Fullerton | Nance County | 41.3529, -97.9514 | Public | |
| Little Nemaha River | Nemaha County | 40.4043, -95.8280 | Public | |
| AshlandWillow Point Drive | Saunders County | 41.0542, -96.3258 | Public | |
| Pine RidgeElder Drive | Sheridan County |
| 42.9939, -102.5627 | Public |
| WhiteclayElder Drive | Sheridan County | 42.9938, -102.5628 | Public |
Petrified Wood in Nebraska FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood in Nebraska?+
RockHoundR tracks 10 petrified wood spots in Nebraska, spread across 8 counties. The strongest concentration is in Jefferson County.
Is collecting petrified wood legal in Nebraska?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like petrified wood is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Nebraska, 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 Nebraska?+
Jefferson County has the most petrified wood spots in our database for Nebraska. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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