Usgs Loc. 13648, Unit A, Hughes Creek Shale Member, Foraker Ls Formation
Rockhounding site in Kansas, Kansas · Fossils
Usgs Loc. 13648, Unit A, Hughes Creek Shale Member, Foraker Ls Formation is a fossil rockhounding site near Kansas, KS. 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
- Kansas
- State
- Kansas
- Coordinates
- 39.37000, -95.88000
- 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
- Kansas regional services
- Last updated
- July 5, 2026
What to pack for Usgs Loc. 13648, Unit A, Hughes Creek Shale Member, Foraker Ls Formation
Gear we compare side by side for fossils trips like this one — tools, safety, sun, and the hike in.
Disclosure: Gear links may earn a commission as an Amazon Associate — at no extra cost to you. Learn more.
The experience
- Best time to visitSpring through fall; confirm seasonal road access
- AccessModerate; remote roads possible
- FacilitiesKansas regional services
- Camping nearbyDispersed camping may be available nearby; verify land rules
Explore related hubs
Report an access change
Field conditions change. If this site is closed, claimed, flooded, or the fee has changed, tell us — we update listings with community tips and desk verification.
Include the date you visited and any land-manager contact. Do not share private gate codes.
Map & location
Sources & updates
Spotted outdated access, fees, or safety info? Use Report an access change on this page or send a correction with the page URL — we review every submission.