Join a private fossil dig with U-Dig Fossils in Delta, Utah, and uncover ancient Trilobite fossils from 550 million years ago. This half-day adventure is perfect for groups seeking a unique outdoor experience filled with discovery.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; involves light physical activity including standing, kneeling, and digging.
Wildlife
History
Delta’s quarries have revealed ancient marine fossils due to the region’s historic sea coverage during the Cambrian period.
Conservation
U-Dig Fossils follows strict quarry preservation practices to protect fossil sites while allowing sustainable, responsible excavations.
U-Dig Fossils
Join a private fossil dig with U-Dig Fossils in Delta, Utah, and uncover ancient Trilobite fossils from 550 million years ago. This half-day adventure is perfect for groups seeking a unique outdoor experience filled with discovery.
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 digging in the quarry with durable gloves.
Wear sun protection
Apply sunscreen and wear hats as there is limited shade at the quarry.
Stay hydrated
Carry water bottles since the dry Utah climate can dehydrate you quickly.
Dress in layers
Utah’s weather can shift quickly, so wear breathable layers for comfort.
Sturdy gloves
Protect your hands from sharp rocks and tools while digging.
Wide-brim hat
Provides shade and protects you from intense sun exposure.
summer
Sunscreen
Prevents sunburn during your outdoor fossil hunt.
spring
Water bottle
Keeps you hydrated throughout the dry Utah climate.