Where to Find Dinosaur Bones in the United States
2 mapped dinosaur bones spots across 1 U.S. states. Dinosaur Bones is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about dinosaur bones: properties & identification →Map showing where to find dinosaur bones across the United States, with 2 mapped spots
Top states for dinosaur bones
States ranked by number of dinosaur bones spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused dinosaur bones-in-state list.
Every dinosaur bones spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HyattvilleRea Grove Lane | Big Horn County | 44.2441, -107.5260 | Public | |
| LovellMedicine Wheel Passage | Big Horn County |
| 44.7977, -108.0474 | Public |
Dinosaur Bones rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find dinosaur bones in the U.S.?+
Wyoming have the highest concentrations of dinosaur bones in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many dinosaur bones rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
2 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect dinosaur bones on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like dinosaur bones is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify dinosaur bones in the field?+
Field identification of dinosaur bones comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt dinosaur bones on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
