Where to Find Silicified Dinosaur Bone in the United States
1 mapped silicified dinosaur bone spots across 1 U.S. states. Silicified Dinosaur Bone is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Map showing where to find silicified dinosaur bone across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for silicified dinosaur bone
States ranked by number of silicified dinosaur bone spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused silicified dinosaur bone-in-state list.
Every silicified dinosaur bone spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE Grand County | Grand County |
| 38.6512, -109.5572 | Public |
Silicified Dinosaur Bone rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find silicified dinosaur bone in the U.S.?+
Utah have the highest concentrations of silicified dinosaur bone in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many silicified dinosaur bone rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect silicified dinosaur bone on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like silicified dinosaur bone is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify silicified dinosaur bone in the field?+
Field identification of silicified dinosaur bone comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt silicified dinosaur bone on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
