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Durham Fish Locality (lower), Totoket Mountain
Fossil collection site in the Shuttle Meadow, Middlesex County, Connecticut. Environment: lacustrine - small. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
View detailsFossils rockhounding sites in Connecticut
Trilobites, brachiopods, petrified wood, and other paleontological collecting on public land.
3 fossils destinations in Connecticut.
Rockhounding sites in Connecticut — fossils: 3 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. fossils rockhounding sites and the Connecticut state page.
Fossils collecting in Connecticut
Trilobites, brachiopods, petrified wood, and other paleontological collecting on public land.
We currently document 3 fossils collecting sites in Connecticut. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.
What to know before you collect
Fossils destinations in Connecticut vary widely in access, season, and legality. Some are official recreation areas; others are informal gravel bars. Read the access and safety sections on each listing — never assume collecting is allowed without checking current signage.
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Long Island Sound, Dredged 3/4 Of A Mile Off The Shore From Westbrook, Ct, Usa
Fossil collection site, Connecticut. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Quarry West Of Middletown, Tracksite
Fossil collection site in the Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut. Environment: fluvial-lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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