Fossil Hunting near Riverton, WY
5 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Riverton report fossil. The closest is Hyattville, about 94 miles out (1 hr 58 min drive).
Fossil collecting spots cluster around exposed sedimentary rock: road cuts, creek banks, quarries, and badlands where erosion keeps bringing fresh material to the surface.
Every fossil spot within 150 miles of Riverton
HyattvilleBig Horn County, Wyoming · 94 mi awayPublic access · Gypsum, Dinosaur Bone, Gastrolith +1- GreybullBig Horn County, Wyoming · 116 mi awayPublic access · Gastrolith, Petrified Dinosaur Bone, Fossil
- LovellBig Horn County, Wyoming · 121 mi awayPublic access · Gypsum, Fossil
- LovellBig Horn County, Wyoming · 124 mi awayPublic access · Fossil, Ammonite, Dinosaur Bone +1
- Como RidgeCarbon County, Wyoming · 142 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Dinosaur Bone
Types of fossils reported near Riverton
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Fossil4
- Dinosaur Bone2
- Petrified Dinosaur Bone2
- Ammonite1
Fossils near Riverton FAQ
Where can I find fossils near Riverton?+
5 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Riverton report fossil. The closest is Hyattville in Big Horn County, roughly 94 miles away (1 hr 58 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect fossils on public land near Riverton?+
5 of the 5 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
Is it legal to keep fossils I find?+
On federal land, common invertebrate and plant fossils (shells, corals, trilobites, leaf prints) may be collected casually for personal use. Vertebrate fossils (bone, teeth, anything with a backbone) are protected on federal land and need a research permit. Private land follows the landowner's permission. When in doubt, photograph it, note the location, and ask the managing agency.
How far from Riverton do I need to drive?+
The nearest fossil spot is about 94 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 142 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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