Fort Drum: Fossil Hunting in Okeechobee County, Florida

Updated August 2026

Fort Drum is a mapped rockhounding spot in Okeechobee County, Florida. Reported finds include calcite, fossil. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: Okeechobee County
State: Florida
Nearest road: Northeast 55th Avenue
Postcode: 34972
Coordinates: 27.51140, -80.76989

Land & collecting status

Pay-to-dig site

This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Fort Drum

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Fort Drum FAQ

Where is Fort Drum?+

Fort Drum is in Okeechobee County, Florida, at 27.51140, -80.76989. Nearest road: Northeast 55th Avenue.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Fort Drum?+

Fort Drum is reported to produce Calcite, Fossil.

Is collecting allowed at Fort Drum?+

Pay-to-dig site. This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Fort Drum?+

A rock hammer, a cold chisel, safety glasses, and newspaper or foam for wrapping finds cover most fossil ground. A trowel and a sieve help in soft exposures.

How do I get to Fort Drum?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 27.51140, -80.76989 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Northeast 55th Avenue.

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