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American Fossil - Real Fossil Dig in Kemmerer Wyoming
American Fossil is giving you the opportunity of a lifetime. We have the only quarry in the world where you have the opportunity to dig fossils and keep every fossil you find. We have recently acquired the South Dempsey Quarry, in the Green River Formation and want to make it the most exciting destination in the world for families and everyone who loves fossils. Think of it as your own fossil expedition or safari. This is a world famous quarry, well known for its fossil fish, and one of only two locations in the world where a complete 3-Toed Horse has been found. At the quarry you can also find stingrays, shrimp, gar, paddlefish, amia, pike, diplomystus, knightia, and even turtles, crocodiles, bats, birds, ancient rhinos and camels, primates, and much more.
We are located near Kemmerer Wyoming, just 65 minutes from Bear Lake, and Evanston and 2.5 hours from Salt Lake City and Park City and 4 hours from Yellowstone .
Please note that visitors bringing pets to the quarry are only allowed to have their pets in the parking area and they must be kept on a leash at all times.
We are located near Kemmerer Wyoming, just 65 minutes from Bear Lake, and Evanston and 2.5 hours from Salt Lake City and Park City and 4 hours from Yellowstone .
Please note that visitors bringing pets to the quarry are only allowed to have their pets in the parking area and they must be kept on a leash at all times.
Need to find a gift for that hard to buy for person on your list?
Buy them a Fossil Dig Gift Certificate and give them the opportunity of a lifetime!
They will be able to use the Gift Certificate to schedule their own dig at a time that works for them. No more re-gifting or pretending to be excited about that holiday gift. Get them something they will treasure for the rest of their lives.
We provide restroom facilities, fossil cutting stations, Hand washing Stations, bottled water for purchase, and much more. We offer special rates for Scout groups, school groups, and rock clubs. We want this to be a complete experience for you and your guests.
American Fossil LLC (FishDig.com) is an affiliate of Fossil Shack LLC & Paleoland Holdings LLC,. Only with us can you dig and keep real fossils. We have been operating for several decades as fossil preparators and fossil retailers.
2024 PRICING*
Adults (Ages 15 +)
8 Hour - $169
4 Hour Dig - $109
2 Hour Dig - $89
Children (Ages 6-14)
8 Hour - $89
4 Hour Dig - $74
2 Hour Dig - $59
Children under 6 Free with Paying Adult
Private Dig Option for up to 10 people $750
Call or email for info
[email protected]
801-836-7269
*Prices Subject to Change
We do our very best to utilize the stone in our quarry and find every fossil. The rock is a non-renewable resource and we do our best not to waste it. We expect our guests to have a great time and split the rock as thin as possible to find all of the fossils hidden within, and maximize their experience. We also ask that you do not smash rock, or beat on it with your hammer. Please be kind to our staff and be conscious of the incredible resource we are making available to the public.
Please also note that we are not able to control the size of the rock as it comes out of the mountain and the rock that is there is the rock we are able to make available to our guests. All of our rock is fossil rich, regardless of size, shape or location. We want you to enjoy your visit and find plenty of fossils.
Please note that visitors bringing pets to the quarry are only allowed to have their pets in the parking area and they must be kept on a leash at all times.
Adults (Ages 15 +)
8 Hour - $169
4 Hour Dig - $109
2 Hour Dig - $89
Children (Ages 6-14)
8 Hour - $89
4 Hour Dig - $74
2 Hour Dig - $59
Children under 6 Free with Paying Adult
Private Dig Option for up to 10 people $750
Call or email for info
[email protected]
801-836-7269
*Prices Subject to Change
We do our very best to utilize the stone in our quarry and find every fossil. The rock is a non-renewable resource and we do our best not to waste it. We expect our guests to have a great time and split the rock as thin as possible to find all of the fossils hidden within, and maximize their experience. We also ask that you do not smash rock, or beat on it with your hammer. Please be kind to our staff and be conscious of the incredible resource we are making available to the public.
Please also note that we are not able to control the size of the rock as it comes out of the mountain and the rock that is there is the rock we are able to make available to our guests. All of our rock is fossil rich, regardless of size, shape or location. We want you to enjoy your visit and find plenty of fossils.
Please note that visitors bringing pets to the quarry are only allowed to have their pets in the parking area and they must be kept on a leash at all times.
