Gather your group for a full-day, hands-on fossil digging adventure at U-Dig Fossils in Delta, Utah. Unearth genuine Trilobite fossils and create lasting memories in this private quarry experience!
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have moderate physical fitness to handle digging, standing, and walking on uneven quarry terrain for extended periods.
Wildlife
History
Delta’s quarries reveal fossils from the Devonian period, providing valuable insights into ancient marine ecosystems.
Conservation
U-Dig Fossils promotes responsible excavating practices to protect fossil sites and maintain the natural environment.
U-Dig Fossils
Gather your group for a full-day, hands-on fossil digging adventure at U-Dig Fossils in Delta, Utah. Unearth genuine Trilobite fossils and create lasting memories in this private quarry experience!
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
Rugged quarry terrain requires good footwear to avoid slips and protect feet from loose rocks.
Bring sun protection
Utah’s sun can be intense; pack sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Stay hydrated
Carry enough water as the quarry offers limited shade and heat can build quickly during excavation.
Be prepared for dust
Use a dust mask or bandana if you’re sensitive to dust stirred up during digging.
Sturdy hiking boots
Protects feet from sharp rocks and uneven ground throughout the quarry.
Sun hat
Provides essential shade and reduces sun exposure during prolonged outdoor activity.
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Water bottle or hydration pack
Crucial for staying hydrated, especially in dry, hot conditions common in Utah.
Dust mask or bandana
Helpful for reducing dust inhalation when digging in dry or windy conditions.