Discover ancient Trilobite fossils at U-DIG Fossils’ private quarry in Delta, Utah. Grab your tools and uncover prehistoric marine life during this unique four-hour adventure.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most ages and fitness levels; involves moderate bending and digging motions.
Wildlife
History
The Delta quarry site is part of an ancient marine environment where fossils from the Cambrian period have been exceptionally well preserved.
Conservation
U-DIG practices responsible fossil collection guidelines to protect the site’s natural integrity for future visitors.
U-Dig Fossils
Discover ancient Trilobite fossils at U-DIG Fossils’ private quarry in Delta, Utah. Grab your tools and uncover prehistoric marine life during this unique four-hour 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 shoes
The quarry terrain can be rocky and uneven; closed-toe hiking or work boots offer the best protection.
Bring sun protection
Utah’s desert sun is intense—wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses to stay safe and comfortable.
Stay hydrated
Carry plenty of water, especially during warmer months, to avoid dehydration in the dry climate.
Handle fossils carefully
Fossils are fragile; use the provided tools gently and listen closely to the guide’s instructions.
Closed-toe hiking boots
Protect your feet from rocky terrain and provide stability during digging.
Wide-brimmed hat
Provides shade and shields your face from direct sunlight.
summer
Sunscreen
Prevents sunburn during your outdoor fossil hunting adventure.
spring
Reusable water bottle
Keep hydrated in the dry Utah climate throughout the experience.