Palmetto Fossil Excursions: Fossil Hunting in Dorchester County, South Carolina

Updated August 2026

Palmetto Fossil Excursions is a mapped rockhounding spot in Dorchester County, South Carolina. Reported finds include fossil, megalodon tooth. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: Dorchester County
State: South Carolina
Nearest road: Cardinal Drive
Postcode: 29485
Coordinates: 33.01805, -80.16392

Land & collecting status

Pay-to-dig site

This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Palmetto Fossil Excursions

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Palmetto Fossil Excursions FAQ

Where is Palmetto Fossil Excursions?+

Palmetto Fossil Excursions is in Dorchester County, South Carolina, at 33.01805, -80.16392. Nearest road: Cardinal Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Palmetto Fossil Excursions?+

Palmetto Fossil Excursions is reported to produce Fossil, Megalodon Tooth.

Is collecting allowed at Palmetto Fossil Excursions?+

Pay-to-dig site. This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Palmetto Fossil Excursions?+

A rock hammer, a cold chisel, safety glasses, and newspaper or foam for wrapping finds cover most fossil ground. A trowel and a sieve help in soft exposures.

How do I get to Palmetto Fossil Excursions?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.01805, -80.16392 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Cardinal Drive.

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