Players can find 30 dinosaur bones in the vast world of Red Dead Redemption 2. They serve as collectibles that are hidden throughout the map. From the outskirts of Tumbleweed to the edges of Annesburg, these bones are everywhere. To start collecting, you will need to speak to Deborah MacGuiness, a paleontologist who needs help finding the dinosaur bones.
It’s possible to find dinosaur bones before meeting the paleontologist. However, players will only be rewarded after they’ve been in contact with MacGuiness. Players will get one reward after they send their first location. After that, every 15 dinosaur bones will be exchanged for a reward, so you’ll receive three rewards in total.
Meeting the Paleontologist
South of the H in Heartlands and the badger drawing, there should be a stranger marker. When you first see Deborah, she will be busy unearthing a bone next to an empty wagon. After agreeing to help her, Arthur will be obligated to send Deborah scribbled coordinates to the bones. Sending off their locations can be done after finding all 30 or mid-way, but sending their locations is how Arthur will receive rewards for his findings. Once Deborah obtains the details from Arthur, she’ll be on her way to unearth the bones.
Heartlands
Dinosaur Bone
Oil Field Bone
Between theA and R in Heartlands, go under theOil Derrick.Descend on the ladderto find the dinosaur bone.
South Gorge Bone
South of the R and T in Heartlands, there’s asmall hillnear a dried-up river, and the base of the hill is around some rocks.
Grassy Field Bone
East of Flatneck Station, follow thetelephone polesto find the bone on a hill.
Abandoned Shack Bone
Northwest of the O in Hanover, there’s a smallabandoned shack. There’s a hill nearby with the bone on it.
Northern Boundary Bone
North of the A and L in Valentineand northwest of the stables, there’s a cliff with the bone nearby.
Cliff Face Bone
Southwest of Downes Ranch, there’s acliffwith the bone embedded within it.
Dewberry Creek Bone
West of the two R’s in Dewberry in Scarlett Meadows, the bone is on theoutskirts of Dewberry Creeknear some rocks.
Scarlett Meadows Dewberry Creek Bone
Justsouth of the L in Lemoyne, the bone is in themiddle of a small channelnear some rocks.
Roanoke Ridge
Valley Overlook Bone
East of the O in Roanoke, the bone is on theedge of a cliff.
Overlook Bone (not to be confused with Valley Overlook Bone)
There’s arailway bridgeon theRoanoke Ridge and West Grizzliesborder. The bone is on a rock on a plateau.
Kamassa River Bone
North of the second E in New Hanover, head towards theKamassa River. There’s acliff east of the Iin River - the bone will be on the cliff.
Van Horn Bone
Southeast of the R in Hanoverandeast of Butcher Creek, the bone will be around some shrubs.
West Elizabeth
Rocky Slope Bone
East of the W in West Elizabeth, the bone is partiallyupward of Mount Shann.
Beryl’s Dream Overlook Bone
The bone is sitting on a big, flat rockhalfway down Mount Shann.
Northern Cave Bone
Northwest of Wallace Station, there’s acave on the baseof a hill with the bone inside.
Cumberland Forest
Six Point Overlook Bone
South of the C in Cumberland, the bone is on theedge of a cliffoverlooking the forest.
Bacchus Station Bone
Barelysouthwest of Bacchus Station, the bone is next to alarge, protruding rocknear a cliff.
Calumet Ravine Bone
You’ll see the bone on the side of a rock wall justwest of the I in Ambarino and near Donner Falls.
Dakota River Bone
HeadNorthwest of Fort WallusandEast of Window Rock, and you’ll see the bone sitting on aledge on a cliff.
North Boundary Bone
The bone is sitting in the open on ahill North of the N and O in Ambarino.
O’Creagh’s Run Overlook Bone
West of the O’Creagh’s Run, venture up thehighest mountain pointto find the bone.
Rock Wall Bone
The bone is embedded in arock wall south of the Dakota River.
New Austin
Pike’s Basin Bone
South of the first N in Hennigan’s, the bone is protruding from theground of the canyon.
San Luis River Bone
North of the A and N in San Luis, the bone will beupward on a cliffthat overlooks the river.
High Desert Bone
The bone will be jammed into a rock wallnorth of the first S in Springs.
Jorge’s Gap Bone
The bone is on top of alarge hillbetween the A and U of Austin.
North Tumbleweed Bone
The bone is barely off adirt pathbetween the D and G of Ridge.
South Tumbleweed Bone
The bone is on arocky plateaujustsouth of the L in Tumbleweed.
Del Lobo Bone
Barelyeast of the K in Rock, the bone is on acliff near a bush.
The bone will be on arock plateauSouth of the B in Rio Bravo.
Locations Sent (mailed to Deborah)
The Quartz Chunk
A Skull Statue
Deborah MacGuiness' Invitation and a Jawbone Knife
