Where to Find Petrified Wood in Nebraska
Nebraska has 10 mapped collecting spots that report petrified wood, spread across 8 counties. The largest share sits in Jefferson County County with 2 spots. 10 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 10 petrified wood collecting spots in Nebraska
Best counties for petrified wood in Nebraska
Ranked by the number of mapped petrified wood spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Jefferson County2 spots
- Sheridan County2 spots
- Buffalo County1 spot
- Dawes County1 spot
- Morrill County1 spot
- Nance County1 spot
- Nemaha County1 spot
- Saunders County1 spot
Every petrified wood spot we track in Nebraska
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
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 Nebraska FAQ
Where can you find petrified wood in Nebraska?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Jefferson County County, Sheridan County County, and Buffalo 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 Nebraska?+
10 spots across 8 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 Nebraska?+
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. 10 of the 10 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 Nebraska 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.
