Where to Find Fossils in Nebraska
8 mapped fossils rockhounding spots in Nebraska, across 5 counties. Fossil collecting on most BLM and Forest Service land is allowed for invertebrate and plant fossils, with limits.
Map of 8 fossils rockhounding spots in Nebraska
Fossils by county in Nebraska
Counties ranked by number of fossils spots in our database.
Every fossils spot in Nebraska
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeping Water156th Street | Cass County | 40.8670, -96.1607 | Public | |
| Dawes County | Dawes County | 42.6651, -103.1121 | Public | |
| Scottsbluff BadlandsOwl Road | Scotts Bluff County | 41.8518, -103.7082 | Public | |
| Pine RidgeElder Drive | Sheridan County |
| 42.9939, -102.5627 | Public |
| Whiteclay (Fairburn area) | Sheridan County |
| 42.9960, -102.6282 | Public |
| Agate Fossil BedsRiver Road | Sioux County | 42.4366, -103.7359 | Public | |
| MontroseMontrose Road | Sioux County | 42.9250, -103.7360 | Public | |
| Sioux CountyGlen Road | Sioux County | 42.5887, -103.5953 | Public |
Fossils in Nebraska FAQ
Where can I find fossils in Nebraska?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 fossils spots in Nebraska, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Sioux County.
Is collecting fossils legal in Nebraska?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like fossils is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Nebraska, 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 Nebraska?+
Sioux County has the most fossils spots in our database for Nebraska. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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