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U-Dig Fossils

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An adventure 500 million years in the making

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Explore one of the richest trilobite formations in the world

Assemblage of Elrathia kingii fossil grouped within slab of Wheeler Shale.

A Cambrian Fossil Paradise

​The U-Dig Fossils Quarry is located just an hour west of Delta, Utah, and offers a unique and rewarding experience -- one that draws visitors from all over the world to collect their own museum quality fossils from one of the most robust Cambrian fossil formations on Earth.

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How to Find Us

The U-DIG Fossils Quarry is located approximately 52 miles west of Delta, Utah, near Antelope Springs. It is approximately 142 miles from Provo, Utah to the quarry. It is approximately 182 miles from Salt Lake City to the quarry. Be aware that SatNav programs may send you an alternate route -- the directions below are best:


Once in Delta, you will travel 32 miles west of Delta on highway 6/50. At the U-Dig Fossil Sign, between mile markers 56-57, turn north. Then travel 20 miles down a well maintained, gravel road to reach the U-Dig trilobite quarry. There are U-Dig signs posted along the 20 miles of gravel road to keep you on the correct route. Any type of vehicle can travel this gravel road.


The quarry is at:

N 39 21 17.4 W 113 16 43.4.

In UTM, it is at 12S 0303661 4358630.

In decimal, 39.35483333,-113.2787222.

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U Dig Fossils

Death Canyon Road, Delta, Utah 84728, United States

(435) 864 - 3638

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Open for the 2025 Season, beginning March 28th:


Mondays - Saturdays

Gate opens at 9 am

Gate closes by 6 pm


Closed on Sundays.

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