Rockhounding in Fannin County, Texas

1 mapped rockhounding spot in Fannin County. Most commonly produces ammonites, fossilized oysters, fossilized shark teeth, mosasaur teeth.

Fannin County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

1 photo

A Cretaceous shark tooth (Squalicorax) in matrix, like the fossil shark teeth found at Ladonia — Ladonia Fossil ParkFannin County, Texas

Minerals reported in Fannin County

Ammonites1
Fossilized Oysters1
Fossilized Shark Teeth1
Mosasaur Teeth1
Petrified Wood1

Standout in Fannin County

Hand-picked spot in Fannin County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Ladonia Fossil Park
Public
Fannin County
The North Sulphur River channel at Ladonia cuts into Late Cretaceous marine beds that yield shark teeth, mosasaur teeth and bone, ammonites, and Exogyra oysters. The Upper Trinity Regional Water District operates the site as a free public fossil park, and what visitors find is theirs to keep. Mosasaur material is among the more common vertebrate finds.
Fossilized Shark Teeth, Ammonites, Mosasaur Teeth, Fossilized Oysters

Spots in Fannin County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Ladonia Fossil Park	Fossilized Shark Teeth Ammonites Mosasaur Teeth Fossilized Oysters Petrified Wood	33.4341, -95.9200	Public

Neighboring counties in Texas

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Fannin County. A natural extension if Fannin County is already on your trip plan.

Fannin County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Fannin County, Texas?+

RockHoundR tracks 1 rockhounding spot in Fannin County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Fannin County?+

Spots in Fannin County most often produce Ammonites, Fossilized Oysters, Fossilized Shark Teeth, Mosasaur Teeth, Petrified Wood. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Fannin County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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