Where to Find Petrified Wood in Missouri
Missouri has 8 mapped collecting spots that report petrified wood, spread across 7 counties. The largest share sits in Daviess County County with 2 spots. 8 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 8 petrified wood collecting spots in Missouri
Best counties for petrified wood in Missouri
Ranked by the number of mapped petrified wood spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Daviess County2 spots
- Bollinger County1 spot
- Cape Girardeau County1 spot
- Dade County1 spot
- Gentry County1 spot
- Grundy County1 spot
- Livingston County1 spot
Every petrified wood spot we track in Missouri
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
Before you go
Read the petrified wood identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Petrified Wood in the encyclopedia.
Petrified Wood in Missouri FAQ
Where can you find petrified wood in Missouri?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Daviess County County, Bollinger County County, and Cape Girardeau County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many petrified wood spots are mapped in Missouri?+
8 spots across 7 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect petrified wood in Missouri?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 8 of the 8 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt petrified wood in Missouri with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
