Where to Find Fossilized Horse Bones in the United States
1 mapped fossilized horse bones spots across 1 U.S. states. Fossilized Horse 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.
Map showing where to find fossilized horse bones across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for fossilized horse bones
States ranked by number of fossilized horse bones spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused fossilized horse bones-in-state list.
Every fossilized horse bones spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horse Canyon Agate BedsPine Canyon Road | Kern County |
| 35.1943, -118.2891 | Public |
Fossilized Horse Bones rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find fossilized horse bones in the U.S.?+
California have the highest concentrations of fossilized horse bones in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many fossilized horse bones 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 fossilized horse bones on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like fossilized horse 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 fossilized horse bones in the field?+
Field identification of fossilized horse 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.
