American Fossil Dig Pricing
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2025 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 Contact for more info We supply all of the tools you need for your dig. |
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Dig for Real Fossils and Take Them Home!
At American Fossil, we offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dig for real fossils from the world-famous Green River Formation in Wyoming. Whether you're an amateur fossil hunter, teacher, family, or serious collector, we have the perfect fossil dig package for you. And yes--you keep every fossil you find!
At American Fossil, we offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dig for real fossils from the world-famous Green River Formation in Wyoming. Whether you're an amateur fossil hunter, teacher, family, or serious collector, we have the perfect fossil dig package for you. And yes--you keep every fossil you find!
Fossil Dig Packages & Prices
Full Day Dig (8 hours)
Quick Dig (2 hours)
Private Dig Package (up to 10 people)
What’s Included:
Full Day Dig (8 hours)
- Adults (15+) – $169
- Children (5–12) – $89
- Children 4 and under – Free with paying adult
- Includes eight hours of access to our premium fossil layers, fossil tools, and fossil education briefing.
- Adults – $109
- Children – $74
- Children 4 and under – Free with paying adult
- Perfect for those on a slightly tighter schedule but still want the thrill of fossil discovery in our premium fossil layers!
Quick Dig (2 hours)
- Adults – $89
- Children – $59
- Children 4 and under – Free with paying adult
- Perfect for those on a tight itinerary but still want the excitement of fossil discovery in our premium fossil layers!
Private Dig Package (up to 10 people)
- $750 (Full-Day)
- You will get approximately 2 cubic yards of premium fossil layers to go through at your own pace
- A great value for families looking to make unforgettable memories together
- Great for large groups looking to save a little money
- Limited spaces available
What’s Included:
- Access to all of the best layers of the Green River Formation fossil beds
- Fossil collecting tools
- Expert instruction on fossil extraction and preservation
- You keep everything you find – including fish, plants, insects, and more!
- On-site identification help by fossil experts
Please let us know 48 hours in advance if you want to move your availability time to another day. Customers will receive a credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
*Prices Subject to Change