Petrified Wood near Kirksville, MO
6 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Kirksville report petrified wood. The closest is Grundy County, about 50 miles out (1 hr 3 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 6 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Kirksville, Missouri
Closest petrified wood spots to Kirksville
- Grundy CountyGrundy County, Missouri50 mi · 1 hr 3 min driveLake Superior Agate, Jasper, Fossils
- Livingston CountyLivingston County, Missouri61 mi · 1 hr 16 min driveLake Superior Agate, Jasper, Fossils
- GallatinDaviess County, Missouri74 mi · 1 hr 33 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Daviess CountyDaviess County, Missouri76 mi · 1 hr 36 min driveLake Superior Agate, Jasper, Fossils
- Gentry CountyGentry County, Missouri95 mi · 1 hr 58 min driveLake Superior Agate, Jasper, Fossils
- Orient AreaAdair County, Iowa118 mi · 2 hr 27 min driveAgate, Quartz, Petrified Wood
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Kirksville
Sorted by distance from Kirksville. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundy County | Grundy County | 40.1196, -93.5296 | Public | |
| Livingston County | Livingston County | 39.7545, -93.5739 | Public | |
| GallatinPepper Avenue | Daviess County | 39.9193, -93.9405 | Public | |
| Daviess County215th Street | Daviess County | 39.9653, -93.9975 | Public | |
| Gentry County | Gentry County | 40.2077, -94.3754 | Public | |
| Orient AreaHenry A Wallace Road | Adair County | 41.2473, -94.3538 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Kirksville FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Kirksville?+
6 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Kirksville report petrified wood. The closest is Grundy County in Grundy County County, roughly 50 miles away (1 hr 3 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Kirksville?+
6 of the 6 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 Kirksville do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 50 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 118 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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