Petrified Wood near Salina, KS
14 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Salina report petrified wood. The closest is Ada, about 27 miles out (34 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 14 petrified wood collecting spots within 150 miles of Salina, Kansas
Closest petrified wood spots to Salina
- AdaOttawa County, Kansas27 mi · 34 min drivePetrified Wood
- Smoky Hills RiverDickinson County, Kansas32 mi · 41 min driveAgatized Wood
- Geary CountyGeary County, Kansas43 mi · 53 min driveAgatized Wood
- ConcordiaCloud County, Kansas51 mi · 1 hr 4 min driveAgate, Moss Agate, Banded Agate
- Steel CityJefferson County, Nebraska88 mi · 1 hr 51 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- FairburyJefferson County, Nebraska92 mi · 1 hr 55 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
Types of petrified wood reported near Salina
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Salina
Sorted by distance from Salina. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdaNemaha Road | Ottawa County | 39.1600, -97.8993 | Public | |
| Smoky Hills RiverWest 4th Street | Dickinson County | 38.9673, -97.0304 | Public | |
| Geary CountyTruman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | Geary County | 38.9999, -96.8422 | Public | |
| Concordia | Cloud County | 39.5784, -97.5687 | Public | |
| Steel CityRomeo Road | Jefferson County | 40.0404, -97.0348 | Public | |
| FairburyLittle Blue River Trail | Jefferson County | 40.1320, -97.1844 | Public | |
| Chikaskia River | Kingman County | 37.4378, -98.0528 | Public | |
| Medicine LodgePixley Road | Barber County | 37.1432, -98.5213 | Public | |
| Verdigris River | Wilson County | 37.6571, -95.7763 | Public | |
| McLouthWest Lake Street | Jefferson County | 39.1942, -95.2084 | Public | |
| Medicine Lodge RiverBethel Road | Barber County | 37.0491, -98.4800 | Public | |
| Aetna | Barber County | 37.0737, -98.9573 | Public | |
| Little Nemaha River | Nemaha County | 40.4043, -95.8280 | Public | |
| Platte RiverHuron Drive | Buffalo County | 40.6611, -99.0708 | Public |
Petrified Wood near Salina FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Salina?+
14 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Salina report petrified wood. The closest is Ada in Ottawa County County, roughly 27 miles away (34 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Salina?+
14 of the 14 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 Salina do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 27 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 148 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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