Fossils near Price, UT
10 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Price report fossil. The closest is Castle Dale, about 26 miles out (33 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 10 fossil collecting spots within 150 miles of Price, Utah
Closest fossils spots to Price
- Castle DaleEmery County, Utah26 mi · 33 min driveAgate, Agatized Dinosaur Bone, Petrified Wood
- WoodsideEmery County, Utah37 mi · 47 min driveAgate, Carnotite, Chalcedony
- San Rafael SwellEmery County, Utah49 mi · 1 hr 1 min driveAgatized Wood, Amethyst, Carnotite
- EmerySevier County, Utah64 mi · 1 hr 19 min driveAgate, Jasperized Dinosaur Bone
- Thompson SpringsGrand County, Utah78 mi · 1 hr 37 min driveAgate, Agatized Clams, Anhydrite
- FairfieldUtah County, Utah85 mi · 1 hr 46 min driveChalcedony, Chert, Limonite
Types of fossils reported near Price
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Jasperized Dinosaur Bone4
- Petrified Dinosaur Bone4
- Agatized Dinosaur Bone2
- Fossils1
- Silicified Dinosaur Bone1
Every fossil spot within 150 miles of Price
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Fossils near Price FAQ
Where can I find fossils near Price?+
10 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Price report fossil. The closest is Castle Dale in Emery County County, roughly 26 miles away (33 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect fossils on public land near Price?+
8 of the 10 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 Price do I need to drive?+
The nearest fossil spot is about 26 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 132 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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