Fossils rockhounding sites in Vermont

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

8 fossils destinations in Vermont.

Rockhounding sites in Vermont — fossils: 8 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. fossils rockhounding sites and the Vermont state page.

Fossils collecting in Vermont

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

We currently document 8 fossils collecting sites in Vermont. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.

What to know before you collect

Fossils destinations in Vermont 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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Splitting shale and hiking exposures — gear we compare for paleontology field trips.

Chisels & Wedges — Split matrix cleanly and protect your specimens

Chisels & Wedges

Split matrix cleanly and protect your specimens

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Safety Glasses — Non-negotiable eye protection when hammering rock

Safety Glasses

Non-negotiable eye protection when hammering rock

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Specimen Bags & Wrap — Get your finds home without chips and scratches

Specimen Bags & Wrap

Get your finds home without chips and scratches

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Field Gloves — Cut and abrasion protection for sharp rock and tools

Field Gloves

Cut and abrasion protection for sharp rock and tools

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Lessor's Quarry Sign — fossil rockhounding site near VT, VT
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Lessor's Quarry Sign

Lessor's Quarry Sign is a documented rockhounding destination in VT. Collectors visit for fossils, trilobites, dinosaur bone and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

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Pl17 — fossil rockhounding site near The Day Point, VT
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Pl17

Fossil collection site in the Day Point, Vermont. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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R17 — fossil rockhounding site near The Valcour, VT
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R17

Fossil collection site in the Valcour, Vermont. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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R18 — fossil rockhounding site near The Day Point, VT
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R18

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

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R21 — fossil rockhounding site near The Day Point, VT
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R21

Fossil collection site in the Day Point, Vermont. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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R24a — fossil rockhounding site near The Day Point, VT
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R24a

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

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Vt State Fossil Sign — fossil rockhounding site near VT, VT
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Vt State Fossil Sign

VT State Fossil Sign is a documented rockhounding destination in VT. Collectors visit for fossils, trilobites, dinosaur bone and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

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