Petrified Wood near Minot, ND
12 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Minot report petrified wood. The closest is Missouri River at 119th Road Northwest, about 91 miles out (1 hr 54 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 12 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Minot, North Dakota
Closest petrified wood spots to Minot
- Missouri River at 119th Road NorthwestWilliams County, North Dakota91 mi · 1 hr 54 min driveJasper, Montana Moss Agate, Petrified Wood
- Missouri River South ShoreMcKenzie County, North Dakota93 mi · 1 hr 56 min driveJasper, Montana Moss Agate, Petrified Wood
- MandanMorton County, North Dakota99 mi · 2 hr 4 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
- Teredo WoodMorton County, North Dakota101 mi · 2 hr 7 min driveTeredo Wood
- BismarckBurleigh County, North Dakota104 mi · 2 hr 10 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Silicified Wood
- RichardtonStark County, North Dakota110 mi · 2 hr 17 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Agatized Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near Minot
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Silicified Wood5
- Petrified Wood3
- Agatized Wood2
- Teredo Petrified Wood1
- Teredo Wood1
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Minot
Sorted by distance from Minot. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri River at 119th Road Northwest119th Road Northwest | Williams County | 48.0819, -103.2596 | Public | |
| Missouri River South Shore | McKenzie County | 48.0288, -103.2877 | Public | |
| MandanSunny Place South | Morton County | 46.8174, -100.9353 | Public | |
| Teredo Wood44th Street | Morton County |
| 46.7889, -100.9093 | Public |
| BismarckGallatin Loop | Burleigh County | 46.7597, -100.8355 | Public | |
| Richardton42nd Street Southwest | Stark County | 46.8031, -102.3097 | Public | |
| Little Missouri River | McKenzie County | 47.5240, -103.4521 | Public | |
| Sheyenne River29th Street Northeast | Eddy County | 47.8318, -98.9353 | Public | |
| McKenzie County | McKenzie County | 47.9824, -103.8391 | Public | |
| Hettinger CountyState Highway 8 | Hettinger County | 46.5117, -102.3170 | Public | |
| Cannonball River | Sioux County | 46.3596, -100.9431 | Permission | |
| MedoraI 94 | Billings County | 46.9233, -103.4921 | Permission |
Petrified Wood near Minot FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Minot?+
12 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Minot report petrified wood. The closest is Missouri River at 119th Road Northwest in Williams County, roughly 91 miles away (1 hr 54 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Minot?+
10 of the 12 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 Minot do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 91 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 137 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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