Petrified Wood near Dickinson, ND
13 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Dickinson report petrified wood. The closest is Richardton, about 23 miles out (29 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 Dickinson, North Dakota
Closest petrified wood spots to Dickinson
- RichardtonStark County, North Dakota23 mi · 29 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Agatized Wood
- MedoraBillings County, North Dakota33 mi · 42 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Silicified Wood
- Hettinger CountyHettinger County, North Dakota34 mi · 42 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Silicified Wood
- HettingerAdams County, North Dakota49 mi · 1 hr 1 min driveAgatized Wood
- Little Missouri RiverMcKenzie County, North Dakota54 mi · 1 hr 8 min driveMontana Moss Agate, Jasper, Agatized Wood
- MandanMorton County, North Dakota88 mi · 1 hr 50 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
Types of petrified wood reported near Dickinson
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Silicified Wood5
- Agatized Wood4
- Petrified Wood3
- Opalized Wood1
- Teredo Petrified Wood1
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Dickinson
Sorted by distance from Dickinson. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richardton42nd Street Southwest | Stark County | 46.8031, -102.3097 | Public | |
| MedoraI 94 | Billings County | 46.9233, -103.4921 | Permission | |
| Hettinger CountyState Highway 8 | Hettinger County | 46.5117, -102.3170 | Public | |
| Hettinger4th Street Northeast | Adams County | 46.1883, -102.5802 | Public | |
| Little Missouri River | McKenzie County |
| 47.5240, -103.4521 | Public |
| MandanSunny Place South | Morton County |
| 46.8174, -100.9353 | Public |
| McKenzie County | McKenzie County |
| 47.9824, -103.8391 | Public |
| BismarkGallatin Loop | Burleigh County | 46.7597, -100.8355 | Public | |
| Cannonball River | Sioux County | 46.3596, -100.9431 | Public | |
| TerryBroadview Bench Road | Prairie County | 46.7727, -105.2599 | 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 |
Petrified Wood near Dickinson FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Dickinson?+
13 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Dickinson report petrified wood. The closest is Richardton in Stark County County, roughly 23 miles away (29 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Dickinson?+
12 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 Dickinson do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 23 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 147 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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