Where to Find Fossils in Texas
4 mapped fossils rockhounding spots in Texas, across 4 counties. Fossil collecting on most BLM and Forest Service land is allowed for invertebrate and plant fossils, with limits. Texas rockhounding spans agate fields in the Big Bend region, petrified palm wood across the south and east, and limestone fossils across most of the state.
Map of 4 fossils rockhounding spots in Texas
Fossils by county in Texas
Counties ranked by number of fossils spots in our database.
Every fossils spot in Texas
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road cut on E side of US 87South US Highway 87 | Gillespie County | 30.1611, -98.8934 | Public | |
| Erdman FarmFM 887 | Karnes County | 29.0005, -98.0196 | Public | |
| Pecos River AreaUS Highway 90 West | Val Verde County | 29.7084, -101.3509 | Public | |
| General Area N.E. Lake Bridgeport | Wise County | 33.2619, -97.8508 | Public |
Fossils in Texas FAQ
Where can I find fossils in Texas?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 fossils spots in Texas, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Gillespie County.
Is collecting fossils legal in Texas?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like fossils is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Texas, 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 Texas?+
Gillespie County has the most fossils spots in our database for Texas. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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