Petrified Wood near Omaha, NE
16 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Omaha report petrified wood. The closest is Omaha, about 22 miles out (28 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 16 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Omaha, Nebraska
Closest petrified wood spots to Omaha
- OmahaDouglas County, Nebraska22 mi · 28 min driveBanded Agate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony
- AshlandSaunders County, Nebraska25 mi · 31 min driveAgate, Petrified Wood
- Little Nemaha RiverNemaha County, Nebraska59 mi · 1 hr 14 min driveAgate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony
- Platte CenterButler County, Nebraska73 mi · 1 hr 31 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Orient AreaAdair County, Iowa82 mi · 1 hr 43 min driveAgate, Quartz, Petrified Wood
- FairburyJefferson County, Nebraska102 mi · 2 hr 7 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
Types of petrified wood reported near Omaha
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Omaha
Sorted by distance from Omaha. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OmahaTwo Rivers Recreation Road | Douglas County | 41.2254, -96.3586 | Public | |
| AshlandWillow Point Drive | Saunders County | 41.0542, -96.3258 | Public | |
| Little Nemaha River | Nemaha County | 40.4043, -95.8280 | Public | |
| Platte Center44 1/2 Road | Butler County | 41.3965, -97.3258 | Public | |
| Orient AreaHenry A Wallace Road | Adair County | 41.2473, -94.3538 | Public | |
| FairburyLittle Blue River Trail | Jefferson County | 40.1320, -97.1844 | Public | |
| Steel CityRomeo Road | Jefferson County | 40.0404, -97.0348 | Public | |
| Fullerton | Nance County | 41.3529, -97.9514 | Public | |
| Gentry County | Gentry County | 40.2077, -94.3754 | Public | |
| Daviess County215th Street | Daviess County | 39.9653, -93.9975 | Public | |
| GallatinPepper Avenue | Daviess County | 39.9193, -93.9405 | Public | |
| Emmetsburg360th Street | Palo Alto County | 43.1302, -94.7027 | Public | |
| Concordia | Cloud County | 39.5784, -97.5687 | Public | |
| McLouthWest Lake Street | Jefferson County | 39.1942, -95.2084 | Public | |
| Grundy County | Grundy County | 40.1196, -93.5296 | Public | |
| GraettingerRobins Avenue | Palo Alto County | 43.2367, -94.7414 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Omaha FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Omaha?+
16 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Omaha report petrified wood. The closest is Omaha in Douglas County County, roughly 22 miles away (28 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Omaha?+
16 of the 16 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 Omaha do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 22 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 150 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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