Where to Find Silicified Wood in North Dakota
North Dakota has 5 mapped collecting spots that report silicified wood, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Billings County County with 1 spot. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 5 silicified wood collecting spots in North Dakota
Best counties for silicified wood in North Dakota
Ranked by the number of mapped silicified wood spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Billings County1 spot
- Burleigh County1 spot
- Hettinger County1 spot
- McKenzie County1 spot
- Sioux County1 spot
Every silicified wood spot we track in North Dakota
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MedoraI 94 | Billings County | 46.9233, -103.4921 | Public | |
| BismarkGallatin Loop | Burleigh County | 46.7597, -100.8355 | Public | |
| Hettinger CountyState Highway 8 | Hettinger County | 46.5117, -102.3170 | Public | |
| McKenzie County | McKenzie County |
| 47.9824, -103.8391 | Public |
| Cannonball River | Sioux County | 46.3596, -100.9431 | Public |
Silicified Wood in North Dakota FAQ
Where can you find silicified wood in North Dakota?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Billings County County, Burleigh County County, and Hettinger County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many silicified wood spots are mapped in North Dakota?+
5 spots across 5 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 silicified wood in North Dakota?+
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. 5 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt silicified wood in North Dakota 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.
