Fossils rockhounding sites in Oklahoma

Trilobites, brachiopods, petrified wood, and other paleontological collecting on public land.

71 fossils destinations in Oklahoma.

Rockhounding sites in Oklahoma — fossils: 71 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. fossils rockhounding sites and the Oklahoma state page.

Guides & hubs: Public digs & gem mining near me

Fossils collecting in Oklahoma

Trilobites, brachiopods, petrified wood, and other paleontological collecting on public land.

We currently document 71 fossils collecting sites in Oklahoma. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.

What to know before you collect

Fossils destinations in Oklahoma 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.

For trip planning beyond this filter, browse the full Oklahoma state page, our guides, or use near me to sort by distance from your location.

How we research listings · Report a correction · Safety disclaimer

What to pack for fossil hunting

Splitting shale and hiking exposures — gear we compare for paleontology field trips.

All gear categories →

Disclosure: Gear links may earn a commission as an Amazon Associate — at no extra cost to you. Learn more.

Camp Creek — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

Camp Creek

Fossil collection site in the Ogallala, Beaver County, Oklahoma. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
Carter County — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

Carter County

Fossil collection site in the Bromide, Carter County, Oklahoma. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
Deep Red Run — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

Deep Red Run

Fossil collection site in the Garber, Cotton County, Oklahoma. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
I-35 — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

I-35

Fossil collection site in the Kindblade, Carter County, Oklahoma. Environment: reef, buildup or bioherm. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
Kr-66 — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

Kr-66

Fossil collection site in the Kindblade, Kiowa County, Oklahoma. Environment: reef, buildup or bioherm. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
Mapes Okm-21 — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

Mapes Okm-21

Fossil collection site in the Wann, Washington County, Oklahoma. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
Mapes Okm-23 — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

Mapes Okm-23

Fossil collection site in the Iola, Osage County, Oklahoma. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
Mapes Okm-47 — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

Mapes Okm-47

Fossil collection site in the Iola, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
Midco Locality 1 — fossil rockhounding site near The Wellington, OK
FossilOK

Midco Locality 1

Fossil collection site in the Wellington, Oklahoma. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesThe Wellington
View details
Midco Locality 12 — fossil rockhounding site near The Wellington, OK
FossilOK

Midco Locality 12

Fossil collection site in the Wellington, Oklahoma. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesThe Wellington
View details
Midco Locality 15 — fossil rockhounding site near The Wellington, OK
FossilOK

Midco Locality 15

Fossil collection site in the Wellington, Oklahoma. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesThe Wellington
View details
Midco Locality 4 — fossil rockhounding site near The Wellington, OK
FossilOK

Midco Locality 4

Fossil collection site in the Wellington, Oklahoma. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesThe Wellington
View details
Midco Locality 5 — fossil rockhounding site near The Wellington, OK
FossilOK

Midco Locality 5

Fossil collection site in the Wellington, Oklahoma. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesThe Wellington
View details
Midco Locality 8 — fossil rockhounding site near The Wellington, OK
FossilOK

Midco Locality 8

Fossil collection site in the Wellington, Oklahoma. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesThe Wellington
View details
N-1 — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

N-1

Fossil collection site in the Oil Creek, Johnston County, Oklahoma. Environment: shallow subtidal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
Noble — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

Noble

Fossil collection site in the Hennessey, Cleveland County, Oklahoma. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
Norman — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

Norman

Fossil collection site in the Hennessey, Cleveland County, Oklahoma. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
Omnh V1005 — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

Omnh V1005

Fossil collection site in the Ada, Seminole County, Oklahoma. Environment: coarse channel fill. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
Omnh V617 — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

Omnh V617

Fossil collection site in the Ogallala, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
Omnh V619 — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

Omnh V619

Fossil collection site in the Ogallala, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
Omnh V620 — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

Omnh V620

Fossil collection site in the Ogallala, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
Optima — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

Optima

Fossil collection site in the Ogallala, Texas County, Oklahoma. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
Painter Ranch — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

Painter Ranch

Fossil collection site, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
Rhome — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

Rhome

Fossil collection site in the Ogallala, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
Salina Pinnid — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

Salina Pinnid

Fossil collection site in the Boone, Mayes County, Oklahoma. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
South Carnegie Site — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

South Carnegie Site

Fossil collection site, Kiowa County, Oklahoma. Environment: fissure fill. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
Sp-1-114 — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

Sp-1-114

Fossil collection site in the Joins, Carter County, Oklahoma. Environment: shallow subtidal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
Strohm, Osage — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

Strohm, Osage

Fossil collection site in the Brownville, Osage County, Oklahoma. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
Sw Durham — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

Sw Durham

Fossil collection site in the Ogallala, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
Tasch Nobel V, Bed 7 — fossil rockhounding site near The Wellington, OK
FossilOK

Tasch Nobel V, Bed 7

Fossil collection site in the Wellington, Oklahoma. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesThe Wellington
View details
Unm 1070 — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

Unm 1070

Fossil collection site in the Sloan Canyon, Cimarron County, Oklahoma. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
Usgs 2083 Green, Viola — fossil rockhounding site near The Caney, OK
FossilOK

Usgs 2083 Green, Viola

Fossil collection site in the Caney, Oklahoma. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesThe Caney
View details
Usgs 2091 Green, Viola — fossil rockhounding site near The Caney, OK
FossilOK

Usgs 2091 Green, Viola

Fossil collection site in the Caney, Oklahoma. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesThe Caney
View details
Usgs 6613d, South Of Ada — fossil rockhounding site near The Caney, OK
FossilOK

Usgs 6613d, South Of Ada

Fossil collection site in the Caney, Oklahoma. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesThe Caney
View details
Usgs 6888, Marble Creek — fossil rockhounding site near The Caney, OK
FossilOK

Usgs 6888, Marble Creek

Fossil collection site in the Caney, Oklahoma. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesThe Caney
View details
West Clay Creek — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

West Clay Creek

Fossil collection site, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details
Wright Ranch Area — fossil rockhounding site near Oklahoma, OK
FossilOK

Wright Ranch Area

Fossil collection site, Cimarron County, Oklahoma. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOklahoma
View details