Petrified Wood near Kansas City, MO
13 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Kansas City report petrified wood. The closest is McLouth, about 34 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 13 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Kansas City, Missouri
Closest petrified wood spots to Kansas City
- McLouthJefferson County, Kansas34 mi · 43 min driveLake Superior Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- GallatinDaviess County, Missouri66 mi · 1 hr 23 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Daviess CountyDaviess County, Missouri67 mi · 1 hr 24 min driveLake Superior Agate, Jasper, Fossils
- Livingston CountyLivingston County, Missouri70 mi · 1 hr 28 min driveLake Superior Agate, Jasper, Fossils
- Gentry CountyGentry County, Missouri77 mi · 1 hr 37 min driveLake Superior Agate, Jasper, Fossils
- Grundy CountyGrundy County, Missouri90 mi · 1 hr 52 min driveLake Superior Agate, Jasper, Fossils
Types of petrified wood reported near Kansas City
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Kansas City
Sorted by distance from Kansas City. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLouthWest Lake Street | Jefferson County | 39.1942, -95.2084 | Public | |
| GallatinPepper Avenue | Daviess County | 39.9193, -93.9405 | Public | |
| Daviess County215th Street | Daviess County | 39.9653, -93.9975 | Public | |
| Livingston County | Livingston County | 39.7545, -93.5739 | Public | |
| Gentry County | Gentry County | 40.2077, -94.3754 | Public | |
| Grundy County | Grundy County | 40.1196, -93.5296 | Public | |
| Little Nemaha River | Nemaha County | 40.4043, -95.8280 | Public | |
| Verdigris River | Wilson County | 37.6571, -95.7763 | Public | |
| Geary CountyTruman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | Geary County | 38.9999, -96.8422 | Public | |
| GreenfieldEast Dade 114 | Dade County | 37.4162, -93.8310 | Public | |
| Smoky Hills RiverWest 4th Street | Dickinson County | 38.9673, -97.0304 | Public | |
| Steel CityRomeo Road | Jefferson County | 40.0404, -97.0348 | Public | |
| Orient AreaHenry A Wallace Road | Adair County | 41.2473, -94.3538 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Kansas City FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Kansas City?+
13 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Kansas City report petrified wood. The closest is McLouth in Jefferson County County, roughly 34 miles away (43 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Kansas City?+
13 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 Kansas City do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 34 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 149 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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