Petrified Wood near Ardmore, OK
5 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Ardmore report petrified wood. The closest is Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland (Black Creek Lake), about 64 miles out (1 hr 20 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 5 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Ardmore, Oklahoma
Closest petrified wood spots to Ardmore
- Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland (Black Creek Lake)Wise County, Texas64 mi · 1 hr 20 min driveFossilized Oysters, Agate, Petrified Wood
- Ladonia Fossil ParkFannin County, Texas87 mi · 1 hr 49 min driveFossilized Shark Teeth, Ammonites, Mosasaur Teeth
- El RenoCanadian County, Oklahoma106 mi · 2 hr 12 min driveAgate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
- Beckham CountyGreer County, Oklahoma141 mi · 2 hr 56 min driveAlabaster, Selenite, Petrified Wood
- MangumGreer County, Oklahoma144 mi · 3 hr driveAgatized Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near Ardmore
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Ardmore
Sorted by distance from Ardmore. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland (Black Creek Lake) | Wise County |
| 33.3488, -97.6589 | Public |
| Ladonia Fossil Park | Fannin County |
| 33.4341, -95.9200 | Public |
| El RenoJones Road Northeast | Canadian County | 35.5574, -97.9452 | Check locally | |
| Beckham CountyCR E1400 | Greer County |
| 34.9894, -99.4146 | Check locally |
| MangumUS 283;OK 9;OK 34 | Greer County | 34.9265, -99.5043 | Check locally |
Petrified Wood near Ardmore FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Ardmore?+
5 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Ardmore report petrified wood. The closest is Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland (Black Creek Lake) in Wise County County, roughly 64 miles away (1 hr 20 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Ardmore?+
2 of the 5 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 Ardmore do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 64 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 144 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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