Where to Find Silicified Wood in South Dakota
3 mapped silicified wood rockhounding spots in South Dakota, across 2 counties. Silicified Wood is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 3 silicified wood rockhounding spots in South Dakota
Silicified Wood by county in South Dakota
Counties ranked by number of silicified wood spots in our database.
Every silicified wood spot in South Dakota
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Peak | Fall River County | 43.4053, -103.6753 | Public | |
| Spearfish CanyonUS Highway 14A | Lawrence County | 44.3470, -103.9244 | Public | |
| Whitewood CreekWhitewood Valley Road | Lawrence County | 44.5465, -103.5639 | Public |
Silicified Wood in South Dakota FAQ
Where can I find silicified wood in South Dakota?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 silicified wood spots in South Dakota, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Lawrence County.
Is collecting silicified wood legal in South Dakota?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like silicified wood is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in South Dakota, 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 silicified wood location in South Dakota?+
Lawrence County has the most silicified wood spots in our database for South Dakota. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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