Leesville: Petrified Wood Rockhounding in Vernon Parish, Louisiana

Updated June 2026

Leesville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. Reported finds include petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Vernon Parish
State: Louisiana
Nearest road: Werner Road
Postcode: 71496
Coordinates: 31.18402, -93.27892

Geology at Leesville

This spot sits on Dough Hills Member, mapped as clay that formed roughly 23 to 5 million years ago. Petrified wood typically travels as tough float, and worked gravels like these are exactly where weathered pieces tend to collect.

Mapped unit: Dough Hills Member
Age: 23–5 Ma (Miocene)
Rock types: clay
Elevation: 270 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Leesville

Best months: September to June. Typical highs run 92°F in midsummer and 59°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 37°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, LEESVILLE station (4 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Leesville

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Petrified Wood Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Leesville.

Across the state line from Leesville

Leesville is close enough to the Louisiana border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

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Leesville FAQ

Where is Leesville?+

Leesville is in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, at 31.18402, -93.27892. Nearest road: Werner Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Leesville?+

Leesville is reported to produce Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Leesville?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Leesville?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, and a padded bag cover petrified wood hunting. Most pieces are surface float, so walking slopes and washes beats digging.

When is the best time to visit Leesville?+

The most comfortable months at Leesville are September to June.

How do I get to Leesville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 31.18402, -93.27892 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Werner Road.

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