Join U-Dig Fossils for a 2-hour private fossil digging adventure in Delta, Utah. Unearth ancient Trilobites and take home your unique prehistoric finds.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires light physical activity including digging and walking on uneven ground.
Wildlife
History
Delta's ancient seabed preserves trilobite fossils, representing marine creatures from over 500 million years ago.
Conservation
U-Dig Fossils practices responsible excavation methods to preserve the site for future fossil hunters and scientific study.
U-Dig Fossils
Join U-Dig Fossils for a 2-hour private fossil digging adventure in Delta, Utah. Unearth ancient Trilobites and take home your unique prehistoric finds.
U-Dig Fossils in Delta, Utah operates a private fossil quarry where visitors can dig for Trilobite fossils. The site offers a range of timed quarry access experiences with tools provided so participants can unearth and keep their finds. Fossils at the quarry date to roughly 550 million years ago and represent ancient marine life.
Available session lengths include two-hour sessions, four-hour half days, and full eight-hour quarry days. In addition to individual and family bookings, U-Dig Fossils accepts private group reservations for parties of fifteen or more, including group-specific two-hour, half day, and full day options.
Each quarry access option supplies digging tools to help visitors search exposed rock for Trilobite specimens. Participants work at the quarry during their allotted session and take home any fossils recovered during that time. The hands-on format provides a direct field experience with Cambrian-era marine fossils.
U-Dig Fossils serves families, school groups, amateur collectors, and fossil enthusiasts seeking on-site excavation time. Reservations are recommended to secure preferred session lengths and private group access. Booking information describes session duration, tools provided, and group options for planning a quarry visit.
Sessions are offered as standard public access and as private, exclusive quarry bookings for groups. Tool kits are included with each booking and session times are fixed at reservation. All recovered fossils are retained by the participants who find them, allowing visitors to bring physical specimens from the quarry home. Availability varies by date and reservations provide confirmation of the selected session type and duration directly.
Location
Delta, Utah
Private quarry site near Delta
Group Access
15+ bookings
Private quarry options for groups
Session Types
2 hr • 4 hr • 8 hr
Multiple timed access options
What to Find
Trilobite fossils
Marine fossils ~550 million years
Choose a 2-hour, half day, full day, or private group booking in Delta, Utah — tools provided and fossils kept.
Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes
Protect your feet as the quarry terrain can be rocky and uneven.
Bring sun protection
Use sunscreen and wear a hat since the quarry offers little shade.
Stay hydrated
Carry a water bottle to stay refreshed during your digging session.
Dress in layers
Temperatures can vary so layering helps keep you comfortable throughout.
Comfortable hiking shoes
Provides protection and support for walking and digging on rough quarry terrain.
Wide-brimmed hat
Helps protect your face and neck from sun exposure during sunny spring days.
spring
Reusable water bottle
Keep hydrated during warmer temperatures to prevent fatigue and heat exhaustion.
summer
Light layered clothing
Allows you to adjust to fluctuating temperatures throughout the day.
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