already done the hard work of searching for and finding great fossil locations. We've listed some of
these locations so you can plan some nice fossil collecting trips. A few words of caution when using
someone else's directions:
* Make sure you have the right to dig there whether it is a public or private area.
*Check your directions and make sure someone knows where you're going
*Things change! What was once a great place to collect fossils may not be that good any more.
*Never expect easy collecting. If it's worthwhile it's usually hard work.
*Try to take a "local" collector with you to show you the best way to find and collect the fossils
GOOD LUCK!
The Fossil Hunter This is a great site with great fossil collecting location throughout the U.S. I have had
very good hunting at some of the locations from this site.
Virtual Field Trips This site gives very detailed descriptions of some incredible fossil sites. However the
author seems to have removed the exact directions to the locations. Usually if you can get to a nearby
town a local can at least get you pretty close.
Fossils in the Bay Area These are some nice relatively easy places to collect along the coast of Northern
California.
Collecting Fossils in California This site list exact directions to several different fossil sites in California.
