The list of fossils in Mississippi runs the gamut from petrified wood to huge marine lizards, giant sloths, and even dinosaurs. Want to know more about fossils in Mississippi? You’re lucky because the state is home to a park where you can dig for fossils that date back millions of years!

In the small town of Baldwyn, MS, you’ll find W.M. Browning Cretaceous Fossil Park, one of the most easily accessible and abundant fossil collecting sites in the U.S.
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Located just off the highway, the park doesn’t look like much and is easy to pass up. Just keep your eyes peeled for the informative marker that sits along the roadside.
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The roadside marker doesn’t just indicate the park’s location, though. It also provides some background on the park, which was established after shark teeth and other fossils from the Cretaceous period were found in the area back in 1990.
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Today, the park is open to the public, allowing anyone to search for and collect fossils.
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Though it’s a park, there aren’t any amenities on-site, so you’ll need to bring your own shovel, sifter, and any other tools you might need to search for fossils.
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It’s also a good idea to bring water shoes or waders, since most fossils are found in Twenty Mile Creek, which runs through the park.
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Over the years, park-goers have found fossils of all kinds, but shark teeth are the most common. And according to past visitors, the best areas to search for fossils are directly below the parking lot and highway bridge.
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Have any questions about W.M. Browning Cretaceous Fossil Park? Check out the Prentiss County website.

Wondering about other fossils found in Mississippi? Plan a visit to the Mississippi Petrified Forest. As one of the best day trips in Mississippi, the forest is home to petrified trees millions of years in the making.

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W.M. Browning Cretaceous Fossil Park, 52-48, Co Rd 7450, Baldwyn, MS 38824, USA