Where to Find Fossils in Mississippi
3 mapped fossils rockhounding spots in Mississippi, across 3 counties. Fossil collecting on most BLM and Forest Service land is allowed for invertebrate and plant fossils, with limits.
Map of 3 fossils rockhounding spots in Mississippi
Fossils by county in Mississippi
Counties ranked by number of fossils spots in our database.
Every fossils spot in Mississippi
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twentymile CreekCounty Road 7450 | Prentiss County | 34.5854, -88.6307 | Public | |
| Mississippi River | Tunica County | 34.7981, -90.4558 | Public | |
| Waynesboro | Wayne County | 31.7543, -88.7497 | Public |
Fossils in Mississippi FAQ
Where can I find fossils in Mississippi?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 fossils spots in Mississippi, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Prentiss County.
Is collecting fossils legal in Mississippi?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like fossils is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Mississippi, 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 Mississippi?+
Prentiss County has the most fossils spots in our database for Mississippi. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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