Petrified Wood near Sheridan, WY
10 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Sheridan report petrified wood. The closest is Buffalo, about 31 miles out (39 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 10 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Sheridan, Wyoming
Closest petrified wood spots to Sheridan
- BuffaloJohnson County, Wyoming31 mi · 39 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Gastrolith
- Crazy Woman CreekJohnson County, Wyoming46 mi · 57 min driveOpalized Wood, Silicified Wood
- Pryor MountainsBig Horn County, Montana71 mi · 1 hr 29 min driveFossil, Agate, Chalcedony
- Yellowstone River - Bundy Bridge Fishing AccessYellowstone County, Montana97 mi · 2 hr 2 min driveMontana Moss Agate, Petrified Wood, Jasper
- Yellowstone River - Blue Creek AccessYellowstone County, Montana100 mi · 2 hr 5 min driveMontana Moss Agate, Petrified Wood, Jasper
- Yellowstone River - Myers Bridge AccessTreasure County, Montana102 mi · 2 hr 8 min driveMontana Moss Agate, Petrified Wood, Jasper
Types of petrified wood reported near Sheridan
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Sheridan
Sorted by distance from Sheridan. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | Johnson County | 44.4527, -106.5548 | Permission | |
| Crazy Woman CreekI 90 | Johnson County | 44.2548, -106.4263 | Public | |
| Pryor MountainsBad Pass Road | Big Horn County | 45.2386, -108.2675 | Permission | |
| Yellowstone River - Bundy Bridge Fishing AccessBundy Road | Yellowstone County | 45.9971, -108.0095 | Public | |
| Yellowstone River - Blue Creek AccessBlue Creek Road | Yellowstone County | 45.7340, -108.5328 | Public | |
| Yellowstone River - Myers Bridge Access | Treasure County | 46.2544, -107.3421 | Public | |
| Yellowstone River - Rosebud AccessFishing Access Road | Rosebud County | 46.2803, -106.4851 | Public | |
| Yellowstone River - Laurel Sportsman AccessSportsman Park Road | Yellowstone County | 45.6116, -108.8418 | Public | |
| Yellowstone River - Holmgren Fishing Access | Stillwater County | 45.6657, -109.3533 | Public | |
| Yellowstone River - Bratten Fishing AccessHighway 10 | Sweet Grass County | 45.7180, -109.6326 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Sheridan FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Sheridan?+
10 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Sheridan report petrified wood. The closest is Buffalo in Johnson County, roughly 31 miles away (39 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Sheridan?+
8 of the 10 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 Sheridan do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 31 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 145 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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