Spend a full day unearthing genuine Trilobite fossils at U-Dig Fossils' private quarry in Delta, Utah. Perfect for fossil enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike!
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in moderate physical shape, capable of standing, bending, and digging for extended periods.
Wildlife
History
The Delta area was once a vast prehistoric seabed, preserving marine fossils like Trilobites in its limestone quarries.
Conservation
U-Dig Fossils emphasizes responsible digging practices and reclamation efforts to protect the quarry's natural environment.
U-Dig Fossils
Spend a full day unearthing genuine Trilobite fossils at U-Dig Fossils' private quarry in Delta, Utah. Perfect for fossil enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike!
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.
Bring sturdy gloves
Protect your hands while handling rocks and fossils with a good pair of durable gloves.
Wear sun protection
The Utah sun can be intense, so bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat to protect yourself throughout the day.
Stay hydrated
Carry plenty of water as you’ll be active outdoors for hours in a dry climate.
Dress in layers
Temperatures may vary, so wear lightweight, breathable clothes with layers you can add or remove easily.
Durable work gloves
Protects your hands from sharp rocks and fossil edges.
Wide-brim hat
Provides shade and helps protect your face from sun exposure.
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Hydration pack or water bottle
Keeps you hydrated throughout the long digging day.
Sturdy closed-toe hiking boots
Offers ankle support and protection when moving over uneven quarry terrain.