Fossil Hunting near Cody, WY
7 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Cody report fossil. The closest is Lovell, about 45 miles out (56 min drive).
Fossil collecting spots cluster around exposed sedimentary rock: road cuts, creek banks, quarries, and badlands where erosion keeps bringing fresh material to the surface.
Every fossil spot within 150 miles of Cody
LovellBig Horn County, Wyoming · 45 mi awayPublic access · Gypsum, Fossil- LovellBig Horn County, Wyoming · 53 mi awayPublic access · Fossil, Ammonite, Dinosaur Bone +1
- GreybullBig Horn County, Wyoming · 62 mi awayPublic access · Gastrolith, Petrified Dinosaur Bone, Fossil
Best spotPryor MountainsBig Horn County, Montana · 63 mi awayPermission required · Fossil, Agate, Chalcedony +2
Big Horn CanyonBig Horn County, Montana · 76 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +2- HyattvilleBig Horn County, Wyoming · 78 mi awayPublic access · Gypsum, Dinosaur Bone, Gastrolith +1
- Horseshoe HillsGallatin County, Montana · 149 mi awayPublic access · Shale, Trilobite Fossil
Types of fossils reported near Cody
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Fossil6
- Dinosaur Bone2
- Ammonite1
- Petrified Dinosaur Bone1
- Trilobite Fossil1
Fossils near Cody FAQ
Where can I find fossils near Cody?+
7 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Cody report fossil. The closest is Lovell in Big Horn County, roughly 45 miles away (56 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect fossils on public land near Cody?+
5 of the 7 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
Is it legal to keep fossils I find?+
On federal land, common invertebrate and plant fossils (shells, corals, trilobites, leaf prints) may be collected casually for personal use. Vertebrate fossils (bone, teeth, anything with a backbone) are protected on federal land and need a research permit. Private land follows the landowner's permission. When in doubt, photograph it, note the location, and ask the managing agency.
How far from Cody do I need to drive?+
The nearest fossil spot is about 45 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 149 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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