Petrified Wood near Tupelo, MS
5 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Tupelo report petrified wood. The closest is Twentymile Creek, about 23 miles out (29 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 Tupelo, Mississippi
Closest petrified wood spots to Tupelo
- Twentymile CreekPrentiss County, Mississippi23 mi · 29 min driveFossils, Petrified Wood
- Holly Springs National ForestMarshall County, Mississippi47 mi · 59 min drivePetrified Wood
- Brookwood Strip MinesTuscaloosa County, Alabama102 mi · 2 hr 8 min driveHematite, Quartz, Siderite
- Tuscaloosa Rockhounding Area (Petrified Wood)Tuscaloosa County, Alabama102 mi · 2 hr 8 min driveQuartz, Petrified Wood
- Tuscaloosa Rockhounding AreaTuscaloosa County, Alabama105 mi · 2 hr 11 min driveSilicified Wood
Types of petrified wood reported near Tupelo
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every petrified wood spot within 150 miles of Tupelo
Sorted by distance from Tupelo. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twentymile CreekCounty Road 7450 | Prentiss County | 34.5854, -88.6307 | Public | |
| Holly Springs National Forest | Marshall County | 34.7080, -89.3300 | Public | |
| Brookwood Strip MinesRocky Branch Road | Tuscaloosa County | 33.2615, -87.3875 | Check locally | |
| Tuscaloosa Rockhounding Area (Petrified Wood)AL 216 | Tuscaloosa County | 33.2267, -87.4265 | Check locally | |
| Tuscaloosa Rockhounding AreaEbenezer Lane | Tuscaloosa County | 33.0851, -87.5508 | Check locally |
Petrified Wood near Tupelo FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood near Tupelo?+
5 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Tupelo report petrified wood. The closest is Twentymile Creek in Prentiss County County, roughly 23 miles away (29 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect petrified wood on public land near Tupelo?+
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 Tupelo do I need to drive?+
The nearest petrified wood spot is about 23 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 105 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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