Where to Find Fossils in Maryland
4 mapped fossils rockhounding spots in Maryland, across 3 counties. Fossil collecting on most BLM and Forest Service land is allowed for invertebrate and plant fossils, with limits.
Map of 4 fossils rockhounding spots in Maryland
Fossils by county in Maryland
Counties ranked by number of fossils spots in our database.
Every fossils spot in Maryland
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Ferry PointNorth Ferry Point Road | Anne Arundel County | 39.0857, -76.5026 | Public | |
| Calvert Cliffs State ParkJuliet Low Trail | Calvert County |
| 38.4070, -76.4120 | Public |
| Chesapeake BayBeach Boardwalk | Calvert County | 38.4477, -76.4548 | Public | |
| HancockNational Freeway | Washington County | 39.7170, -78.1953 | Public |
Fossils in Maryland FAQ
Where can I find fossils in Maryland?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 fossils spots in Maryland, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Calvert County.
Is collecting fossils legal in Maryland?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like fossils is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Maryland, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best fossils location in Maryland?+
Calvert County has the most fossils spots in our database for Maryland. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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