Where to Find Fossil Plants in the United States
1 mapped fossil plants spots across 1 U.S. states. Fossil Plants is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Map showing where to find fossil plants across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for fossil plants
States ranked by number of fossil plants spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused fossil plants-in-state list.
Every fossil plants spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OttawaMontana Road | Franklin County |
| 38.6586, -95.2547 | Public |
Fossil Plants rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find fossil plants in the U.S.?+
Kansas have the highest concentrations of fossil plants in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many fossil plants rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect fossil plants on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like fossil plants 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 fossil plants in the field?+
Field identification of fossil plants 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 fossil plants on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
