Petrified Wood near Lewistown, MT
7 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Lewistown report petrified wood. The closest is Vaughn, about 105 miles out (2 hr 12 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 Lewistown, Montana
Closest petrified wood spots to Lewistown
- VaughnCascade County, Montana105 mi · 2 hr 12 min driveSilicified Wood
- LivingstonPark County, Montana111 mi · 2 hr 19 min driveAgatized Wood
- Yellowstone RiverPark County, Montana113 mi · 2 hr 21 min driveAgate, Montana Agate, Moss Agate
- Mount BlackmoreGallatin County, Montana135 mi · 2 hr 48 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Hyalite Opal
- Pryor MountainsBig Horn County, Montana138 mi · 2 hr 52 min driveFossils, Agate, Chalcedony
- CarbellaPark County, Montana146 mi · 3 hr 3 min driveAgate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near Lewistown
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Lewistown
Sorted by distance from Lewistown. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VaughnSunnyside Avenue | Cascade County | 47.5691, -111.5511 | Public | |
| LivingstonTrail's End | Park County | 45.6802, -110.6214 | Public | |
| Yellowstone RiverMyers Lane | Park County |
| 45.6285, -110.5678 | Public |
| Mount BlackmoreBlackmore Trail | Gallatin County |
| 45.4447, -111.0035 | Public |
| Pryor MountainsBad Pass Road | Big Horn County | 45.2386, -108.2675 | Public | |
| CarbellaRock Creek Road South | Park County | 45.2175, -110.9273 | Public | |
| MinerTom Miner Creek Road | Park County | 45.1918, -110.9271 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Lewistown FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Lewistown?+
7 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Lewistown report petrified wood. The closest is Vaughn in Cascade County County, roughly 105 miles away (2 hr 12 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Lewistown?+
7 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 Lewistown do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 105 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 148 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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