Where to Find Fossils in Texas: 451 Mapped Sites
Texas has 451 documented sites where fossils have been reported, and the best-known are Erdman Farm, 11-T-200, and 11-T-72. Every site is mapped below with GPS coordinates and links to a full report of access and what's been found there. 6 of the 451 sites are on public-access land.
Last updated: — data compiled by the Rockhounding.org Research Team · methodology
Fossils Map: Texas
All 451 fossils sites in Texas. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Fossils Are Found in Texas
Fossils live in sedimentary rock — limestone, shale, and sandstone. Fresh exposures are everything: roadcuts, creek banks after storms, quarry spoil, and eroding badlands beat weathered outcrop every time.
The richest reported sites in Texas: Erdman Farm, 11-T-200, 11-T-72, 146-T-100, 146-T-101.
Local reporting distinguishes Fossilized Shark Teeth (1 site), Fossil Leaf Print (1 site).
Of the 451 sites, 6 are public access. Check each site report for current land status before you go.
All Fossils Sites in Texas
- Erdman Farm — Public Access
- 11-T-200 — Other
- 11-T-72 — Other
- 146-T-100 — Other
- 146-T-101 — Other
- 165-T-13 — Other
- 165-T-14 — Other
- 1 mi N of Georgetown, cliffs on Georgetown-Belton road — Other
- 2 mi N of Denison, 1/2 mi E of Denton clay/Kde type locality... — Other
- 2 to 3 mi N of Denison, type-locality of Duck Creek limestone — Other
- 30 m north of the intersection of Farm to Market Road 1189 with Rocky Branch — Other
- 3 blocks north of Meadowbrook Country Club — Other
- 4 1/2 mi SE of Fort Worth, 1/4 mi S of International Great Northern Railway... — Other
- 42-13w.1 — Other
- 42-13w.3 — Other
- 4 miles east of Cannon's Ranch, Baylor Mountains — Other
- 4 mi SW of Fort Worth, 1/2 mi S of Baptist Seminary — Other
- 5 km north of Dockum, Episcoposaurus haplocerus — Other
- 5 miles west of Lampasas — Other
- abandoned D. B. & N. O. railway cut ~½ mile SE of the½ Union depot of Denison — Other
- About 2.5 miles NNE of oil derrick, Wedin's ranch, Glass Mountains — Other
- ACR — Other
- AF — Other
- AF-H — Other
- AF-ST — Other
- Akin Hill — Other
- AMNH390, 1.1 miles NE of Rancheria Mountain, Hueco Mountains — Other
- AMNH48, Hueco Mountains — Other
- AMNH663, Pure-Hunter Oil Well Canyon, Guadalupe Mountains — Other
- ANGL — Other
- Apache Ranch, Road 2185 — Other
- Apache Springs Canyon, south branch, Kriz collection, Sierra Diablo — Other
- Archer City Bonebed 3 — Other
- Ash Creek, 500 m SE of Azle [Glen Rose Limestone] — Other
- Asteroidea, Ben White Roadcut, Del Rio fm, Austin, Travis County — Other
- Asteroidea, Lake Waco Dam, Del Rio fm, Waco, McLennan County — Other
- Asteroidea, Reid locality 10, Sycamore School Road, Pawpaw fm, Fort Worth — Other
- Asteroidea, Reid locality 11, Main Street fm, Fort Worth — Other
- Asteroidea, Reid locality 12, Grayson fm, Fort Worth — Other
- Asteroidea, Reid locality 1, Haslet, Pawpaw fm, Fort Worth — Other
- Asteroidea, Reid locality 5b, Beach Street, Weno or Pawpaw fm, Fort Worth — Other
- Asteroidea, Reid locality 6, Ellis Ranch Road, Pawpaw fm, Fort Worth — Other
- Asteroidea, Reid locality 8, Pawpaw fm, Fort Worth — Other
- Asteroidea, Reid locality 9, Dirks, Pawpaw fm, Fort Worth — Other
- Asteroidea, Wolf Mountain shale, Lake Bridgeport, Wise County — Other
- Austin Chalk — Other
- Ballinger pinnid — Other
- Barton's Ranch — Other
- Baylor County — Other
- Baylor Mountains SE - Upham Dolomite Mbr. — Other
Showing 50 of 451 sites — every site appears on the map above.
How to Identify Fossils
Look for biological structure the rock around it lacks: shell curves and growth lines, the spongy honeycomb interior of bone, leaf veins, ribbed corals, or the segmented symmetry of a trilobite. Fossils usually contrast with their matrix in color or density. Bone that has mineralized feels heavier than fresh bone and often shows a polished brown-black surface.
Not sure what you found? Try our identification guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find fossils in Texas?
Texas has 451 mapped sites where fossils have been reported. The best-known are Erdman Farm, 11-T-200, and 11-T-72. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many fossils sites are mapped in Texas?
We have 451 documented fossils sites in Texas, compiled from community submissions and published locality records and reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.
Is it legal to collect fossils in Texas?
Casual collecting is generally allowed on BLM and National Forest land for personal, non-commercial use — the standard BLM limit is 25 lbs per day plus one specimen. National parks, monuments, and many state parks prohibit collecting, and private land always requires the owner's permission. Check the site report for each location and verify current land status before you dig.
How do I identify fossil?
Look for biological structure the rock around it lacks: shell curves and growth lines, the spongy honeycomb interior of bone, leaf veins, ribbed corals, or the segmented symmetry of a trilobite. Fossils usually contrast with their matrix in color or density. Bone that has mineralized feels heavier than fresh bone and often shows a polished brown-black surface.
What kinds of fossils are found in Texas?
Reports from Texas distinguish Fossilized Shark Teeth (1 site), Fossil Leaf Print (1 site).
What should I bring to collect fossils?
The basics: a rock hammer, safety glasses, gloves, a bucket or padded bag for specimens, and a GPS app with the coordinates from this page. Add a spray bottle — wetting a stone makes color and banding far easier to judge in the field.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations, weather conditions, and access requirements before visiting any location. Information provided is based on community submissions and may not be current or accurate.
Fossils in Nearby States
Data: Paleobiology Database, community submissions — reviewed and approved by the Rockhounding.org Research Team. Always verify current land status, regulations, and access before visiting any site.