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Our 2026 Season

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Pre-Season

Post-Season

Pre-Season

In 2026, U-Dig Fossils will be open on the following days during our dig it hours: March 20 & 21 and March 27th & 28, ahead of our full season.

Asaphiscus wheeleri trilobite fossil in matrix, recently excavated from U-Dig Fossils.

Season

Post-Season

Pre-Season

Our 2026 Season will begin March 30 and run until October 24th. During this time, we will be open Mon. - Sat. of every week. Please note our dig it hours: we will be closed on the 4th of July, and our quarry is closed on Sundays.

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Post-Season

Post-Season

Post-Season

U-Dig will be open for three additional days before we close for the winter: Friday, October 30, Saturday, November 7, and Saturday, November 14. For those interested in our dig it hours, please note that while we are closed for the winter season, private tours may still be available, depending on weather. Contact us for more details.

U-Dig Fossils Dig Hours

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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 about 142 miles from Provo, Utah, to the quarry and approximately 182 miles from Salt Lake City to the quarry. Be sure to check the dig it hours before your visit to plan accordingly. 


Once in Delta, you'll travel 32 miles west on Highway 6/50. At the U-Dig Fossil Sign, located 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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Questions or Comments

We are happy to answer any questions you may have about booking your U-Dig experience, including inquiries about our dig it hours!

U Dig Fossils

Death Canyon Road, Delta, Utah 84728, United States

(435) 864 - 3638

Hours

Open today

09:00 am – 06:00 pm

Ahead of our Full 2026 Season, we will be open  

March 20 & 21

March 27th & 28


Our 2026 Season runs March 30 - October 24th. 

Mondays - Saturdays

Gate opens at 9 am.

Gate closes by 6 pm.

Closed on Sundays.

Closed on Independence Day.


Please bear in mind that our gate will close promptly at 6 pm. Visitors wanting to dig in the evening will need to arrive by 3:45 in order to be out by close.

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