Petrified Wood near Cheyenne, WY
12 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Cheyenne report petrified wood. The closest is Bayard, about 88 miles out (1 hr 50 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 12 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Cheyenne, Wyoming
Closest petrified wood spots to Cheyenne
- BayardMorrill County, Nebraska88 mi · 1 hr 50 min driveAgate, Petrified Wood
- Agate Fossil BedsSioux County, Nebraska106 mi · 2 hr 12 min driveAgate, Jasper, Chalcedony
- SaratogaCarbon County, Wyoming106 mi · 2 hr 13 min driveOpalized Wood
- Shirley BasinCarbon County, Wyoming111 mi · 2 hr 19 min driveOpalized Wood
- Lodgepole CreekCheyenne County, Nebraska114 mi · 2 hr 23 min driveAgatized Wood, Opalized Wood
- North Platte RiverMorrill County, Nebraska116 mi · 2 hr 24 min driveAgatized Wood, Opalized Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near Cheyenne
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Cheyenne
Sorted by distance from Cheyenne. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BayardUS 26 | Morrill County | 41.7324, -103.3187 | Public | |
| Agate Fossil BedsRiver Road | Sioux County | 42.4366, -103.7359 | Public | |
| SaratogaState Highway 130 | Carbon County | 41.5019, -106.8075 | Public | |
| Shirley Basin | Carbon County | 42.3318, -106.2585 | Public | |
| Lodgepole CreekL-17F | Cheyenne County | 41.1403, -102.6279 | Public | |
| North Platte RiverRoad 70 | Morrill County | 41.4939, -102.6431 | Public | |
| Sioux CountyGlen Road | Sioux County | 42.5887, -103.5953 | Public | |
| ChappellI 80 | Deuel County |
| 41.0878, -102.4912 | Public |
| Crawford (jasper area)Annin Street | Dawes County |
| 42.6831, -103.4114 | Public |
| Dawes County | Dawes County | 42.6651, -103.1121 | Public | |
| OrellaSugar Loaf Road | Dawes County |
| 42.9179, -103.4725 | Public |
| ArdmoreEast Ardmore Road | Fall River County |
| 43.0107, -103.4691 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Cheyenne FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Cheyenne?+
12 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Cheyenne report petrified wood. The closest is Bayard in Morrill County County, roughly 88 miles away (1 hr 50 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Cheyenne?+
12 of the 12 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 Cheyenne do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 88 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 147 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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