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Fossil sites in Mississippi

Every fossil hunting site we've documented in Mississippi, 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 23 July 2026

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

Coffee Sand and Owl Creek Formation Fossil Guide
Mississippi, United States
Ammonites, Shark Teeth, Bivalves, Gastropods
Mississippi Petrified Forest Fossil Hunting Guide
Mississippi, United States
Petrified Wood

Coffee Sand and Owl Creek Formation Fossil Guide

Mississippi Petrified Forest Fossil Hunting Guide