Petrified Wood near Bozeman, MT
16 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Bozeman report petrified wood. The closest is Mount Blackmore, about 16 miles out (20 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 16 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Bozeman, Montana
Closest petrified wood spots to Bozeman
- Mount BlackmoreGallatin County, Montana16 mi · 20 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Hyalite Opal
- LivingstonPark County, Montana20 mi · 25 min driveAgatized Wood
- Yellowstone RiverPark County, Montana23 mi · 29 min driveAgate, Montana Agate, Moss Agate
- CarbellaPark County, Montana32 mi · 40 min driveAgate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
- MinerPark County, Montana34 mi · 42 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Jefferson RiverMadison County, Montana59 mi · 1 hr 14 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
Types of petrified wood reported near Bozeman
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Bozeman
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Petrified Wood near Bozeman FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Bozeman?+
16 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Bozeman report petrified wood. The closest is Mount Blackmore in Gallatin County, roughly 16 miles away (20 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Bozeman?+
14 of the 16 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 Bozeman do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 16 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 148 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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