Petrified Wood near Columbia, MO
6 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Columbia report petrified wood. The closest is Livingston County, about 86 miles out (1 hr 48 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 Columbia, Missouri
Closest petrified wood spots to Columbia
- Livingston CountyLivingston County, Missouri86 mi · 1 hr 48 min driveLake Superior Agate, Jasper, Fossils
- Grundy CountyGrundy County, Missouri103 mi · 2 hr 9 min driveLake Superior Agate, Jasper, Fossils
- GallatinDaviess County, Missouri109 mi · 2 hr 16 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Daviess CountyDaviess County, Missouri113 mi · 2 hr 21 min driveLake Superior Agate, Jasper, Fossils
- GreenfieldDade County, Missouri134 mi · 2 hr 47 min driveAgate, Chert, Petrified Wood
- Gentry CountyGentry County, Missouri139 mi · 2 hr 54 min driveLake Superior Agate, Jasper, Fossils
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Columbia
Sorted by distance from Columbia. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston County | Livingston County | 39.7545, -93.5739 | Public | |
| Grundy County | Grundy County | 40.1196, -93.5296 | Public | |
| GallatinPepper Avenue | Daviess County | 39.9193, -93.9405 | Public | |
| Daviess County215th Street | Daviess County | 39.9653, -93.9975 | Public | |
| GreenfieldEast Dade 114 | Dade County | 37.4162, -93.8310 | Public | |
| Gentry County | Gentry County | 40.2077, -94.3754 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Columbia FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Columbia?+
6 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Columbia report petrified wood. The closest is Livingston County in Livingston County County, roughly 86 miles away (1 hr 48 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Columbia?+
6 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 Columbia do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 86 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 139 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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