Fossils 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.
Map of 15 fossil collecting spots within 150 miles of Green Bay, Wisconsin
Closest fossils spots to Green Bay
- Red Arrow BeachManitowoc County, Wisconsin35 mi · 44 min driveHoneycomb Coral, Favosites, Chain Coral
- Hika ParkManitowoc County, Wisconsin44 mi · 55 min driveFossilized Coral, Beach Glass, Sodalite
- OshkoshWaushara County, Wisconsin63 mi · 1 hr 18 min driveCalcite, Galena, Marcasite
- Lime Kiln ParkOzaukee County, Wisconsin82 mi · 1 hr 43 min driveFossil, Coral, Crinoid
- Arcadia Beach Natural AreaManistee County, Michigan87 mi · 1 hr 49 min drivePetoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Coral
- Summit ParkMason County, Michigan91 mi · 1 hr 53 min drivePetoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Agate
Types of fossils reported near Green Bay
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Fossil11
- Fossilized Coral3
- Trilobite1
Every fossil spot within 150 miles of Green Bay
Sorted by distance from Green Bay. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
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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