Ms-3. Shale On Spoil Banks At Strip Mine Northeast Of The Junction Of Martin And Middletown Roads. Approximately 3.2 Kilometers Northeast Of Alliance. Smith Township
Rockhounding site in Ohio, Ohio · Fossils
Ms-3. Shale On Spoil Banks At Strip Mine Northeast Of The Junction Of Martin And Middletown Roads. Approximately 3.2 Kilometers Northeast Of Alliance. Smith Township is a fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH. Fee varies. Best season: Spring through fall.
Typical season: Spring through fall
Key facts
Structured details for trip planning — verify access and fees with the land manager before you visit.
- Specimen type
- Fossil
- Primary specimens
- Fossils
- Fee status
- Fee varies
- Nearest town
- Ohio
- State
- Ohio
- Coordinates
- 40.93333, -81.08056
- Best season
- Spring through fall; confirm seasonal road access
- Access difficulty
- Moderate; remote roads possible
- Camping
- Dispersed camping may be available nearby; verify land rules
- Activities
- Rock and mineral collecting
- Facilities
- Ohio regional services
- Last updated
- July 5, 2026
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The experience
- Best time to visitSpring through fall; confirm seasonal road access
- AccessModerate; remote roads possible
- FacilitiesOhio regional services
- Camping nearbyDispersed camping may be available nearby; verify land rules
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