Fossil Lake Safari
Approximate — check official site before visiting
Private fee-dig fossil quarry in the Green River Formation (formerly Warfield Fossils). Split shale to find 52-million-year-old Eocene fish including Knightia, Diplomystus, Mioplosus, and Phareodus. Rare finds include stingrays, gars, and turtles. All tools provided. Staff guides help with technique. You keep everything you find (except specimens valued over $100k). Open May 9 - Sept 30, 7 days a week, 8am-5pm. Reservations not required. Run by FossilEra.
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Fossils
From shark teeth in Florida to dinosaurs in Montana, the US offers world-class fossil hunting for all skill levels.
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⛏️ Recommended Gear
Make the most of your visit to Fossil Lake Safari 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