Blue Moon Quarry (Promise Land Fossils)
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Private fee-dig fossil quarry in the Green River Formation, 6 miles west of Kemmerer at 7,100 ft. elevation. Operated by Promise Land Fossils. All equipment provided, keep everything except rare items. Ancient Indian campsite with artifacts also on property.
ðŠĻ What You Can Find Here
Diplomystus
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Knightia
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âïļ Recommended Gear
Make the most of your visit to Blue Moon Quarry (Promise Land Fossils) 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