Fossils near Tupelo, MS
6 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Tupelo report fossil. The closest is Tombigbee River, about 17 miles out (22 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.
Map of 6 fossil collecting spots within 150 miles of Tupelo, Mississippi
Closest fossils spots to Tupelo
- Tombigbee RiverItawamba County, Mississippi17 mi · 22 min driveShark Teeth
- Twentymile CreekPrentiss County, Mississippi23 mi · 29 min driveFossils, Petrified Wood
- Wayne CountyWayne County, Tennessee91 mi · 1 hr 53 min driveChert, Agatized Fossils, Flint
- Black Warrior River Mines & PitsTuscaloosa County, Alabama101 mi · 2 hr 6 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Fossils
- Mississippi RiverTunica County, Mississippi107 mi · 2 hr 13 min driveAgate, Fossils
- MemphisTipton County, Tennessee111 mi · 2 hr 19 min driveLake Superior Agate, Agatized Fossils
Types of fossils reported near Tupelo
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Fossils3
- Agatized Fossils2
- Shark Teeth1
Every fossil spot within 150 miles of Tupelo
Sorted by distance from Tupelo. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tombigbee RiverBeans Ferry Road | Itawamba County |
| 34.2120, -88.4071 | Public |
| Twentymile CreekCounty Road 7450 | Prentiss County | 34.5854, -88.6307 | Public | |
| Wayne CountySouth High Street | Wayne County | 35.3196, -87.7635 | Public | |
| Black Warrior River Mines & PitsRocky Branch Road | Tuscaloosa County |
| 33.2784, -87.3994 | Check locally |
| Mississippi River | Tunica County | 34.7981, -90.4558 | Public | |
| MemphisTN 59 | Tipton County |
| 35.5114, -89.9334 | Public |
Fossils near Tupelo FAQ
Where can I find fossils near Tupelo?+
6 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Tupelo report fossil. The closest is Tombigbee River in Itawamba County County, roughly 17 miles away (22 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect fossils on public land near Tupelo?+
5 of the 6 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 Tupelo do I need to drive?+
The nearest fossil spot is about 17 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 111 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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