Petrified Wood near Lincoln, NE
15 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Lincoln report petrified wood. The closest is Ashland, about 26 miles out (32 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 15 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Lincoln, Nebraska
Closest petrified wood spots to Lincoln
- AshlandSaunders County, Nebraska26 mi · 32 min driveAgate, Petrified Wood
- OmahaDouglas County, Nebraska34 mi · 42 min driveBanded Agate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony
- Platte CenterButler County, Nebraska52 mi · 1 hr 5 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- FairburyJefferson County, Nebraska53 mi · 1 hr 7 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Little Nemaha RiverNemaha County, Nebraska54 mi · 1 hr 7 min driveAgate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony
- Steel CityJefferson County, Nebraska56 mi · 1 hr 10 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
Types of petrified wood reported near Lincoln
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Lincoln
Sorted by distance from Lincoln. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AshlandWillow Point Drive | Saunders County | 41.0542, -96.3258 | Public | |
| OmahaTwo Rivers Recreation Road | Douglas County | 41.2254, -96.3586 | Public | |
| Platte Center44 1/2 Road | Butler County | 41.3965, -97.3258 | Public | |
| FairburyLittle Blue River Trail | Jefferson County | 40.1320, -97.1844 | Public | |
| Little Nemaha River | Nemaha County | 40.4043, -95.8280 | Public | |
| Steel CityRomeo Road | Jefferson County | 40.0404, -97.0348 | Public | |
| Fullerton | Nance County | 41.3529, -97.9514 | Public | |
| Concordia | Cloud County | 39.5784, -97.5687 | Public | |
| Platte RiverHuron Drive | Buffalo County | 40.6611, -99.0708 | Public | |
| Geary CountyTruman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | Geary County | 38.9999, -96.8422 | Public | |
| Orient AreaHenry A Wallace Road | Adair County | 41.2473, -94.3538 | Public | |
| Smoky Hills RiverWest 4th Street | Dickinson County | 38.9673, -97.0304 | Public | |
| Gentry County | Gentry County | 40.2077, -94.3754 | Public | |
| AdaNemaha Road | Ottawa County | 39.1600, -97.8993 | Public | |
| McLouthWest Lake Street | Jefferson County | 39.1942, -95.2084 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Lincoln FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Lincoln?+
15 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Lincoln report petrified wood. The closest is Ashland in Saunders County County, roughly 26 miles away (32 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Lincoln?+
15 of the 15 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 Lincoln do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 26 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 137 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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