Fossil Hunting near Green Bay, WI
15 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Green Bay report fossil. The closest is Red Arrow Beach, about 35 miles out (44 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 Green Bay
Red Arrow BeachManitowoc County, Wisconsin · 35 mi awayPublic access · Honeycomb Coral, Favosites, Chain Coral +3- Hika ParkManitowoc County, Wisconsin · 44 mi awayPublic access · Fossilized Coral, Beach Glass, Sodalite +2
- OshkoshWaushara County, Wisconsin · 63 mi awayPublic access · Calcite, Galena, Marcasite +3
Best spotLime Kiln ParkOzaukee County, Wisconsin · 82 mi awayPublic access · Fossil, Coral, Crinoid +1- Arcadia Beach Natural AreaManistee County, Michigan · 87 mi awayPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Coral +1
- Summit ParkMason County, Michigan · 91 mi awayPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Agate +1
Best spotCharles Mears State Park BeachOceana County, Michigan · 93 mi awayPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Agate, Fossil- Grant ParkMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 110 mi awayPublic access · Fossilized Coral, Beach Glass, Sodalite +2
- Windpoint LighthouseRacine County, Wisconsin · 120 mi awayPublic access · Fossilized Coral, Beach Glass, Sodalite +2
- Best spotRacineRacine County, Wisconsin · 121 mi awayPublic access · Fossil, Calcite, Marcasite
- General Area QuarriesRacine County, Wisconsin · 121 mi awayPublic access · Crinoid, Trilobite
- Onomonee Road BeachLeelanau County, Michigan · 122 mi awayPublic access · Charlevoix Stone, Stromatolite, Stromatoporoid +3
- Christmas Cove BeachLeelanau County, Michigan · 125 mi awayPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Stromatoporoid +1
- Antrim Creek Natural AreaAntrim County, Michigan · 137 mi awayPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Horn Coral +3
Beach (Petoskey area 2)Charlevoix County, Michigan · 138 mi awayPermission required · Petoskey Stone, Fossil
Types of fossils reported near Green Bay
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Fossil11
- Fossilized Coral3
- Trilobite1
Fossils near Green Bay FAQ
Where can I find fossils near Green Bay?+
15 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Green Bay report fossil. The closest is Red Arrow Beach in Manitowoc County, roughly 35 miles away (44 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect fossils on public land near Green Bay?+
14 of the 15 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 Green Bay do I need to drive?+
The nearest fossil spot is about 35 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 138 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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