Petrified Wood near Baton Rouge, LA
7 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Baton Rouge report petrified wood. The closest is Wesson, about 101 miles out (2 hr 6 min drive).
Petrified wood is ancient wood replaced cell by cell with silica. It concentrates where volcanic ash buried forests, and weathered pieces collect as float on desert slopes and in washes.
Map of 7 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Closest petrified wood spots to Baton Rouge
- WessonCopiah County, Mississippi101 mi · 2 hr 6 min driveBanded Agate, Chalcedony, Petrified Wood
- PollockGrant Parish, Louisiana103 mi · 2 hr 9 min driveAgate, Petrified Wood
- Rapides ParishGrant Parish, Louisiana112 mi · 2 hr 20 min driveSilicified Palm Wood
- GulfportHarrison County, Mississippi121 mi · 2 hr 31 min driveJasper, Petrified Wood
- Vernon ParishVernon Parish, Louisiana126 mi · 2 hr 37 min driveSilicified Palm Wood
- LeesvilleVernon Parish, Louisiana134 mi · 2 hr 48 min drivePetrified Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near Baton Rouge
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Petrified Wood5
- Silicified Palm Wood2
- Opalized Wood1
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Baton Rouge
Sorted by distance from Baton Rouge. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WessonCecil Reeves Road | Copiah County | 31.7157, -90.3235 | Public | |
| PollockBig Creek Dam Road | Grant Parish | 31.5296, -92.3991 | Public | |
| Rapides ParishLacour | Grant Parish |
| 31.4313, -92.6922 | Public |
| GulfportRobinson Road | Harrison County | 30.4732, -89.1614 | Public | |
| Vernon ParishAlexandria Highway | Vernon Parish |
| 31.2215, -93.1079 | Public |
| LeesvilleWerner Road | Vernon Parish | 31.1840, -93.2789 | Public | |
| Ouachita RiverRiver Road | Ouachita Parish | 32.3028, -92.1028 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Baton Rouge FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Baton Rouge?+
7 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Baton Rouge report petrified wood. The closest is Wesson in Copiah County County, roughly 101 miles away (2 hr 6 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Baton Rouge?+
7 of the 7 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How can I tell petrified wood from plain rock?+
Look for wood structure: parallel grain lines, growth rings on cut ends, and bark texture on the outside. Petrified palm shows a distinctive rod-and-dot pattern instead of rings. Plain jasper and chert show none of these, even when the color looks woody.
How far from Baton Rouge do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 101 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 139 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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