Bone Valley Fossil Farm
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Water-assisted land-based fossil hunting. Each adult gets a hose to wash fossils out of the matrix material. Premium Bone Valley 'wet' hunting. Dig days are Friday-Sunday, 8am-2:30pm. Cash only. Military discount available. Not seeded — material comes straight from the fossil layer.
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Megalodon Teeth
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Fossil Shells
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Bone Fragments
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⛏️ Recommended Gear
Make the most of your visit to Bone Valley Fossil Farm with the right equipment.
Rock Hammer
The most essential rockhounding tool. Choose a hammer with both a flat striking face and a pointed pick end.
Typical: $25-45
Safety Glasses
Mandatory protective gear. Rock chips fly unpredictably when hammering.
Typical: $10-20
Chisel Set
Cold chisels in 3-4 sizes for precise extraction from matrix rock.
Typical: $15-30
Geologist's Pick
A heavier crack hammer for splitting hard rock. Essential for hard rock mining areas.
Typical: $35-60
Sifting Screen
Stackable mesh screens for sifting gravel and dirt. Essential for gem and fossil hunting.
Typical: $20-40
UV Flashlight
Long-wave UV light for finding fluorescent minerals and Yooperlites.
Typical: $15-35