Petrified Wood near Jackson, MS
5 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Jackson report petrified wood. The closest is Wesson, about 41 miles out (51 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 5 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Jackson, Mississippi
Closest petrified wood spots to Jackson
- WessonCopiah County, Mississippi41 mi · 51 min driveBanded Agate, Chalcedony, Petrified Wood
- WaynesboroWayne County, Mississippi92 mi · 1 hr 55 min driveFossils, Petrified Palm Wood
- Ouachita RiverOuachita Parish, Louisiana112 mi · 2 hr 20 min driveAgate, Petrified Wood, Opalized Wood
- GulfportHarrison County, Mississippi140 mi · 2 hr 55 min driveJasper, Petrified Wood
- PollockGrant Parish, Louisiana140 mi · 2 hr 55 min driveAgate, Petrified Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near Jackson
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Petrified Wood4
- Opalized Wood1
- Petrified Palm Wood1
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Jackson
Sorted by distance from Jackson. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WessonCecil Reeves Road | Copiah County | 31.7157, -90.3235 | Public | |
| Waynesboro | Wayne County |
| 31.7543, -88.7497 | Public |
| Ouachita RiverRiver Road | Ouachita Parish | 32.3028, -92.1028 | Public | |
| GulfportRobinson Road | Harrison County | 30.4732, -89.1614 | Public | |
| PollockBig Creek Dam Road | Grant Parish | 31.5296, -92.3991 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Jackson FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Jackson?+
5 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Jackson report petrified wood. The closest is Wesson in Copiah County County, roughly 41 miles away (51 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Jackson?+
5 of the 5 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 Jackson do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 41 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 140 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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