Gather your group for a private two-hour fossil digging experience at U-Dig Fossils' exclusive quarry in Delta, Utah. Discover ancient Trilobite fossils and create lasting memories in this hands-on adventure.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; light physical activity with some bending and digging required.
Wildlife
History
Delta’s geology exposes some of the oldest marine fossils in North America, providing valuable insight into early Cambrian life.
Conservation
U-Dig Fossils promotes responsible fossil collecting to preserve the quarry environment and maintain fossils’ scientific value.
U-Dig Fossils
Gather your group for a private two-hour fossil digging experience at U-Dig Fossils' exclusive quarry in Delta, Utah. Discover ancient Trilobite fossils and create lasting memories in this hands-on adventure.
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
Supportive footwear protects your feet from sharp rocks and tools while digging in the quarry.
Bring sun protection
Utah's high desert sun can be intense, so pack sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses to stay comfortable.
Stay hydrated
Carry enough water for the group as the dry climate can quickly lead to dehydration during exploration.
Dress in layers
Temperatures can vary throughout the day, so wear breathable layers you can add or remove as needed.
Sturdy closed-toe hiking shoes
Protects feet from rough terrain and fossil-hunting tools.
Wide-brim sun hat
Offers shade and sun protection during exposed outdoor digging sessions.
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Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated throughout the desert fossil excavation.
Lightweight layered clothing
Allows you to adjust to changing temperatures in the desert environment.
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