Where to Find Fossils in Missouri
Missouri has 7 mapped collecting spots that report fossils, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Daviess County County with 2 spots. 7 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 7 fossils collecting spots in Missouri
Best counties for fossils in Missouri
Ranked by the number of mapped fossils spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Daviess County2 spots
- Saint Charles County2 spots
- Gentry County1 spot
- Grundy County1 spot
- Livingston County1 spot
Every fossils spot we track in Missouri
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 you find fossils in Missouri?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Daviess County County, Saint Charles County County, and Gentry County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many fossils spots are mapped in Missouri?+
7 spots across 5 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect fossils in Missouri?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 7 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
Where else to find fossils
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Hunt fossils in Missouri with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
