Petrified Wood near Hattiesburg, MS
4 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Hattiesburg report petrified wood. The closest is Waynesboro, about 43 miles out (54 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 4 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Closest petrified wood spots to Hattiesburg
- WaynesboroWayne County, Mississippi43 mi · 54 min driveFossils, Petrified Palm Wood
- GulfportHarrison County, Mississippi59 mi · 1 hr 14 min driveJasper, Petrified Wood
- WessonCopiah County, Mississippi67 mi · 1 hr 23 min driveBanded Agate, Chalcedony, Petrified Wood
- Bienville National ForestScott County, Mississippi69 mi · 1 hr 26 min drivePetrified Wood, Chalcedony, Chert
Types of petrified wood reported near Hattiesburg
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Petrified Wood3
- Petrified Palm Wood1
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Hattiesburg
Sorted by distance from Hattiesburg. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro | Wayne County |
| 31.7543, -88.7497 | Public |
| GulfportRobinson Road | Harrison County | 30.4732, -89.1614 | Public | |
| WessonCecil Reeves Road | Copiah County | 31.7157, -90.3235 | Public | |
| Bienville National Forest | Scott County | 32.3283, -89.3037 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Hattiesburg FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Hattiesburg?+
4 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Hattiesburg report petrified wood. The closest is Waynesboro in Wayne County, roughly 43 miles away (54 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Hattiesburg?+
4 of the 4 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 Hattiesburg do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 43 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 69 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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