Where to Find Fossils in Missouri
7 mapped fossils rockhounding spots in Missouri, across 5 counties. Fossil collecting on most BLM and Forest Service land is allowed for invertebrate and plant fossils, with limits.
Map of 7 fossils rockhounding spots in Missouri
Fossils by county in Missouri
Counties ranked by number of fossils spots in our database.
Every fossils spot in Missouri
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daviess County215th Street | Daviess County | 39.9653, -93.9975 | Public | |
| GallatinPepper Avenue | Daviess County | 39.9193, -93.9405 | Public | |
| Gentry County | Gentry County | 40.2077, -94.3754 | Public | |
| Grundy County | Grundy County | 40.1196, -93.5296 | Public | |
| Livingston County | Livingston County | 39.7545, -93.5739 | Public | |
| Defiance QuarryMO DD | Saint Charles County |
| 38.6608, -90.7760 | Public |
| Saint Charles QuarryArena Parkway | Saint Charles County | 38.7504, -90.5095 | Public |
Fossils in Missouri FAQ
Where can I find fossils in Missouri?+
RockHoundR tracks 7 fossils spots in Missouri, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Daviess County.
Is collecting fossils legal in Missouri?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like fossils is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Missouri, 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 Missouri?+
Daviess County has the most fossils spots in our database for Missouri. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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