Petrified Wood near Glendive, MT
7 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Glendive report petrified wood. The closest is Terry, about 35 miles out (43 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 Glendive, Montana
Closest petrified wood spots to Glendive
- TerryPrairie County, Montana35 mi · 43 min drivePetrified Wood, Chalcedony, Jasper
- MedoraBillings County, North Dakota59 mi · 1 hr 14 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Silicified Wood
- Little Missouri RiverMcKenzie County, North Dakota66 mi · 1 hr 22 min driveMontana Moss Agate, Jasper, Agatized Wood
- McKenzie CountyMcKenzie County, North Dakota73 mi · 1 hr 31 min driveMontana Moss Agate, Jasper, Silicified Wood
- RichardtonStark County, North Dakota115 mi · 2 hr 24 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Agatized Wood
- HettingerAdams County, North Dakota119 mi · 2 hr 29 min driveAgatized Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near Glendive
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Glendive
Sorted by distance from Glendive. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TerryBroadview Bench Road | Prairie County | 46.7727, -105.2599 | Public | |
| MedoraI 94 | Billings County | 46.9233, -103.4921 | Permission | |
| Little Missouri River | McKenzie County |
| 47.5240, -103.4521 | Public |
| McKenzie County | McKenzie County |
| 47.9824, -103.8391 | Public |
| Richardton42nd Street Southwest | Stark County | 46.8031, -102.3097 | Public | |
| Hettinger4th Street Northeast | Adams County | 46.1883, -102.5802 | Public | |
| Hettinger CountyState Highway 8 | Hettinger County | 46.5117, -102.3170 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Glendive FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Glendive?+
7 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Glendive report petrified wood. The closest is Terry in Prairie County County, roughly 35 miles away (43 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Glendive?+
6 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 Glendive do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 35 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 120 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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