Dig Gemstone Fossils The season is April 1 - October 10th 9am - 5pm Reservations required, Call 775-772-7724 or 775-225-4245!
Basic Trilobite Collecting
Split the shale or screen dirt for shale and find matrix specimens or loose jewelry grade trilobites.
Adults $50
8yrs-14yrs $35
7yrs/ under Free
Quarry Bank Digging
Dig and split shale using hand tools in the actual freshly exposed trilobite bearing shale layers of the quarry
Adults $100
8yrs-14yrs $50
7yrs/ under Free
E x c l u s i v e Digging Options.....
High-End Quarry Bank Digging
Our exclusive digging area reserved for our commercial trilobite operations.
Adults $200
11yrs-14yrs $100
10yrs/ under Free with paying adult
"Trilobite infested" Ore Pile
Our trilobite pay dirt shale dug up with our machinery and put in a pile for your convenience to sort.
$150/ pile
Price includes whole family
High-Grade "Trilobite Swarm" Ore Pile
Our exclusive commercial trilobite bearing shale dug up with our machinery and put in a pile for your convenience to sort.
$300/ pile
Price includes whole family
Excavation and digging at quarry
What to bring Bucket, gloves, safety glasses, plenty of drinking water, sunscreen, proper clothing for weather conditions, and bug spray for "infested" ore piles. Loaner tools available!
How to pay Cash, check, credit/debit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express are accepted).
Specials Buy five digs get one free! Group rates, active military, and service personnel rates available.
Accommodations Free camping, RVs, trailers and tents welcome. Nearby hotels: Rancher Motel (435) 864-274, Delta Inn Motel (435) 864-5318, Days Inn (435) 864-3882, Antelope Valley RV Park (800) 430-0022