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Guide & Map - Ohio State Parks. Ohio State Parks showcase the state’s scenic beauty and provide more than 1,000 miles of forest trails and 70 sparkling lakes where visitors can hike, bike, boat, swim, fish, hunt or just relax and enjoy nature. Our parks also feature special events and celebrations of Ohio’s heritage, educational programs ...
- Where to Find Fossils in Ohio
- Types of Fossils Found in Ohio
- FAQs About Fossil Hunting in Ohio
- Sources & Further Reading
Ohio is one of the best states in the country for fossil hunting and has long been a favorite destination for collectors, students, and enthusiasts. While you can find a wide variety of fossils in locations all across the state, the best collecting sites tend to be congregated in the southwest near Cincinnati and, to a lesser extent, the northwest ...
Ohio boasts some of the richest and most prolific fossil beds in the United States, and even the world. About 500 million years ago, Ohio was covered in a shallow ocean that was teeming with ancient forms of life. Those creatures left behind their remains at the bottom of the sea, and they were eventually buried and turned into rock in the form of ...
Do You Need a Permit to Collect Fossils in Ohio?
When collecting fossils or rocks, it is imperative that you obtain permission from the landowner before removing anything from a piece of property. In some places in the United States there are even different rules about collecting depending on the type of fossils you’re finding. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, you need a free fossil collecting permit at some state parks, while other public parks do not require a permit. Check with each park for their rules on collectin...
Can I Find Trilobites in Ohio?
Almost every fossil collector wants to find some great trilobite specimens. They are such unique and cool looking fossils that they are a must for any collection. Luckily, trilobites aren’t very hard to find in Ohio. Trilobites can be found in Ohio in Ordovician, Silurian, Devonian, Mississippian, and Pennsylvanian rocks, especially in the southwestern part of the state. Many types can be found including Flexicalymene, Bumastus, Phacops, Cedaria, and Isotelus which is the official invertebrat...
Can I Find Dinosaur Bones in Ohio?
With Ohio’s reputation as a fossil collecting destination, you might wonder if you can find any dinosaur bones in the area. Unfortunately, this is one area where Ohio fossil collecting falls short. No dinosaur fossils have ever been found in Ohio, and it is unlikely that they ever will be. Dinosaurs lived during the Mesozoic era, and all of the fossil-bearing rocks exposed on the surface in Ohio are older than that. Mesozoic era (dinosaur-aged) rocks have all been eroded away, taking any foss...
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Dillon State Park Campground, Ohio 43830 (740) 452-1083 - Camp Store (740) 453-4377 - Park Office (866) 644-6727 - Reservations Rev. 3/23 ELECTRIC SITES SUMMER $29.00 per night WINTER RATE - $25.00 per night FULL HOOK UP SITES SUMMER $40.00 per night WINTER RATE - $25.00 per night (Water tap may be shut off during winter) NON-ELECTRIC SITES ...
Dog Park Dump Station Boat Swim Area Parking Tornado Shelter LEGEND • Sites 80, 89, 90 and 100 are ADA accessible For reservations, call 1-866-644-6727 or online at reserveohio.com Mink Run Trail To Marina (1 mile) Delaware State Park Campground 5202 U.S. 23 North Delaware, Ohio 43015 (740) 363-6102 - Marina (740) 363-4561 - Camp Office
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