Petrified Wood near Pierre, SD
11 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Pierre report petrified wood. The closest is Mission, about 78 miles out (1 hr 37 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 11 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Pierre, South Dakota
Closest petrified wood spots to Pierre
- MissionTodd County, South Dakota78 mi · 1 hr 37 min driveOpalized Wood, Agatized Wood, Fossils
- MobridgeWalworth County, South Dakota80 mi · 1 hr 40 min driveOpalized Wood, Agatized Wood
- Little EagleCorson County, South Dakota93 mi · 1 hr 56 min drivePetrified Wood, Opal
- Mound CityCampbell County, South Dakota94 mi · 1 hr 57 min drivePetrified Wood, Opal
- ValentineCherry County, Nebraska102 mi · 2 hr 7 min driveAgatized Wood, Opalized Wood, Agate
- Keya Paha RiverKeya Paha County, Nebraska102 mi · 2 hr 7 min driveAgatized Wood, Opalized Wood, Silicified Mastodon Tusks
Types of petrified wood reported near Pierre
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Pierre
Sorted by distance from Pierre. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MissionSoldier Creek Road | Todd County | 43.3066, -100.8828 | Public | |
| Mobridge | Walworth County | 45.5202, -100.4125 | Public | |
| Little Eagle | Corson County | 45.6774, -100.7826 | Public | |
| Mound City | Campbell County | 45.7206, -100.2372 | Public | |
| ValentineN-12 | Cherry County | 42.8972, -100.4905 | Public | |
| Keya Paha River | Keya Paha County |
| 42.9895, -99.6252 | Public |
| Cannonball River | Sioux County | 46.3596, -100.9431 | Public | |
| Fairburn | Custer County |
| 43.6683, -103.0269 | Public |
| Pine RidgeElder Drive | Sheridan County |
| 42.9939, -102.5627 | Public |
| WhiteclayElder Drive | Sheridan County | 42.9938, -102.5628 | Public | |
| Whiteclay (Fairburn area) | Sheridan County |
| 42.9960, -102.6282 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Pierre FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Pierre?+
11 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Pierre report petrified wood. The closest is Mission in Todd County County, roughly 78 miles away (1 hr 37 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Pierre?+
11 of the 11 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 Pierre do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 78 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 148 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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