Petrified Wood near Bismarck, ND
13 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Bismarck report petrified wood. The closest is Bismark, about 4 miles out (5 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 13 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Bismarck, North Dakota
Closest petrified wood spots to Bismarck
- BismarkBurleigh County, North Dakota4 mi · 5 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Silicified Wood
- MandanMorton County, North Dakota7 mi · 9 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
- Cannonball RiverSioux County, North Dakota32 mi · 40 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Silicified Wood
- RichardtonStark County, North Dakota72 mi · 1 hr 30 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Agatized Wood
- Hettinger CountyHettinger County, North Dakota76 mi · 1 hr 34 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Silicified Wood
- Little EagleCorson County, South Dakota78 mi · 1 hr 38 min drivePetrified Wood, Opal
Types of petrified wood reported near Bismarck
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agatized Wood4
- Silicified Wood4
- Petrified Wood3
- Teredo Petrified Wood2
- Opalized Wood1
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Bismarck
Sorted by distance from Bismarck. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BismarkGallatin Loop | Burleigh County | 46.7597, -100.8355 | Public | |
| MandanSunny Place South | Morton County |
| 46.8174, -100.9353 | Public |
| Cannonball River | Sioux County | 46.3596, -100.9431 | Public | |
| Richardton42nd Street Southwest | Stark County | 46.8031, -102.3097 | Public | |
| Hettinger CountyState Highway 8 | Hettinger County | 46.5117, -102.3170 | Public | |
| Little Eagle | Corson County | 45.6774, -100.7826 | Public | |
| Mound City | Campbell County | 45.7206, -100.2372 | Public | |
| Mobridge | Walworth County | 45.5202, -100.4125 | Public | |
| Hettinger4th Street Northeast | Adams County | 46.1883, -102.5802 | Public | |
| Sheyenne River29th Street Northeast | Eddy County | 47.8318, -98.9353 | Public | |
| MedoraI 94 | Billings County | 46.9233, -103.4921 | Public | |
| Little Missouri River | McKenzie County |
| 47.5240, -103.4521 | Public |
| LisbonValley Road | Ransom County |
| 46.4475, -97.6920 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Bismarck FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Bismarck?+
13 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Bismarck report petrified wood. The closest is Bismark in Burleigh County County, roughly 4 miles away (5 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Bismarck?+
13 of the 13 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 Bismarck do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 4 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 149 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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