Petrified Wood near Minot, ND
9 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Minot report petrified wood. The closest is Mandan, about 99 miles out (2 hr 4 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 9 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Minot, North Dakota
Closest petrified wood spots to Minot
- MandanMorton County, North Dakota99 mi · 2 hr 4 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
- BismarkBurleigh 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
- Little Missouri RiverMcKenzie County, North Dakota111 mi · 2 hr 19 min driveMontana Moss Agate, Jasper, Agatized Wood
- Sheyenne RiverEddy County, North Dakota113 mi · 2 hr 21 min driveQuartz, Petrified Wood, Fossils
- McKenzie CountyMcKenzie County, North Dakota119 mi · 2 hr 28 min driveMontana Moss Agate, Jasper, Silicified Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near Minot
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Silicified Wood5
- Agatized Wood2
- Petrified Wood1
- Teredo Petrified 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MandanSunny Place South | Morton County |
| 46.8174, -100.9353 | Public |
| BismarkGallatin 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 | Public | |
| MedoraI 94 | Billings County | 46.9233, -103.4921 | Permission |
Petrified Wood near Minot FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Minot?+
9 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Minot report petrified wood. The closest is Mandan in Morton County County, roughly 99 miles away (2 hr 4 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Minot?+
8 of the 9 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 99 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 137 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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