Petrified Wood near Miles City, MT
6 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Miles City report petrified wood. The closest is Terry, about 37 miles out (47 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 Miles City, Montana
Closest petrified wood spots to Miles City
- TerryPrairie County, Montana37 mi · 47 min drivePetrified Wood, Chalcedony, Jasper
- MedoraBillings County, North Dakota117 mi · 2 hr 26 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Silicified Wood
- Little Missouri RiverMcKenzie County, North Dakota136 mi · 2 hr 51 min driveMontana Moss Agate, Jasper, Agatized Wood
- BuffaloJohnson County, Wyoming139 mi · 2 hr 54 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Gastroliths
- Pryor MountainsBig Horn County, Montana142 mi · 2 hr 58 min driveFossils, Agate, Chalcedony
- McKenzie CountyMcKenzie County, North Dakota144 mi · 3 hr driveMontana Moss Agate, Jasper, Silicified Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near Miles City
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Miles City
Sorted by distance from Miles City. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TerryBroadview Bench Road | Prairie County | 46.7727, -105.2599 | Public | |
| MedoraI 94 | Billings County | 46.9233, -103.4921 | Permission | |
| Little Missouri River | McKenzie County |
| 47.5240, -103.4521 | Public |
| Buffalo | Johnson County |
| 44.4527, -106.5548 | Public |
| Pryor MountainsBad Pass Road | Big Horn County | 45.2386, -108.2675 | Public | |
| McKenzie County | McKenzie County |
| 47.9824, -103.8391 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Miles City FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Miles City?+
6 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Miles City report petrified wood. The closest is Terry in Prairie County County, roughly 37 miles away (47 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Miles City?+
5 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 Miles City do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 37 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 144 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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