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Fossil sites in Michigan

Every fossil hunting site we've documented in Michigan, from pay-to-dig fossil parks to free public collecting localities and in-situ viewing destinations. Each entry includes directions, access policy, fossil types found, and the underlying geology.

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2 fossil sites

Updated 3 August 2026

Part of our national guide to the best places to fossil hunt in the United States.

Petoskey State Park Fossil Hunting Guide
Michigan, United States
Corals, Brachiopods, Crinoids
Rockport State Recreation Area Fossil Guide
Michigan, United States
Corals, Brachiopods, Crinoids, Bryozoans

Petoskey State Park Fossil Hunting Guide

Rockport State Recreation Area Fossil Guide