Fossils near Sheridan, WY
6 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Sheridan report fossil. The closest is Greybull, about 43 miles out (54 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 6 fossil collecting spots within 150 miles of Sheridan, Wyoming
Closest fossils spots to Sheridan
- GreybullBig Horn County, Wyoming43 mi · 54 min driveGastroliths, Petrified Dinosaur Bone, Fossils
- HyattvilleBig Horn County, Wyoming47 mi · 59 min driveGypsum, Dinosaur Bones, Gastroliths
- LovellBig Horn County, Wyoming53 mi · 1 hr 7 min driveFossils, Ammonites, Dinosaur Bones
- Big Horn CanyonBig Horn County, Montana61 mi · 1 hr 16 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- LovellBig Horn County, Wyoming61 mi · 1 hr 17 min driveGypsum, Fossils
- Pryor MountainsBig Horn County, Montana71 mi · 1 hr 29 min driveFossils, Agate, Chalcedony
Types of fossils reported near Sheridan
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Fossils6
- Dinosaur Bones2
- Ammonites1
- Petrified Dinosaur Bone1
Every fossil spot within 150 miles of Sheridan
Sorted by distance from Sheridan. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greybull | Big Horn County |
| 44.6465, -107.8070 | Public |
| HyattvilleRea Grove Lane | Big Horn County | 44.2441, -107.5260 | Public | |
| LovellMedicine Wheel Passage | Big Horn County |
| 44.7977, -108.0474 | Public |
| Big Horn CanyonRoute 211 | Big Horn County |
| 45.3130, -107.9604 | Public |
| Lovell | Big Horn County | 44.7647, -108.2057 | Public | |
| Pryor MountainsBad Pass Road | Big Horn County | 45.2386, -108.2675 | Public |
Fossils near Sheridan FAQ
Where can I find fossils near Sheridan?+
6 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Sheridan report fossil. The closest is Greybull in Big Horn County County, roughly 43 miles away (54 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect fossils on public land near Sheridan?+
6 of the 6 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 Sheridan do I need to drive?+
The nearest fossil spot is about 43 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 71 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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