Fossil Safari: Rockhounding in Lincoln County, Wyoming

Updated June 2026

Fossil Safari is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lincoln County, Wyoming. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: Lincoln County
State: Wyoming
Coordinates: 41.86773, -110.67540

Geology at Fossil Safari

This spot sits on ground mapped as Angelo Member that formed roughly 56 to 48 million years ago. Fresh exposures, cuts, and drainages are typically the most productive places to look on ground like this.

Mapped unit: Angelo Member
Age: 56–48 Ma (Early Eocene)
Elevation: 7,500 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Fossil Safari

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 81°F in midsummer and 25°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 2°F. At about 7,500 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, FOSSIL BUTTE station (5 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Pay-to-dig site

This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

BLM Wyoming
Wyoming State Geological Survey
Fossil Butte National Monument
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Fossil Safari.

Across the state line from Fossil Safari

Fossil Safari is close enough to the Wyoming border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Fossil Safari FAQ

Where is Fossil Safari?+

Fossil Safari is in Lincoln County, Wyoming, at 41.86773, -110.67540.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Fossil Safari?+

Fossil Safari is on the rockhounding map but no minerals are listed in our reference. Open RockHoundR to see what other rockhounds have logged.

Is collecting allowed at Fossil Safari?+

Pay-to-dig site. This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Fossil Safari?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Fossil Safari?+

The most comfortable months at Fossil Safari are April to October. At about 7,500 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

How do I get to Fossil Safari?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.86773, -110.67540 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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