2026 Public Dinosaur Digs!
Sign up is easy. First, choose your dates using the dropdown tab below. Then click "Add To Cart," fill out the sign-up form, and a link to your cart will appear. Use the shopping cart link to complete your checkout and payments. Once completed, you will receive a confirmation email. The recommended supplies list and safety agreement form can be found below. In the event a cancellation is required, before June 1st, you will be refunded the amount paid less $250 per person. Everyone under 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Lodging and transportation to fossil field sites is included.
Cost per Charter:
3 Day Charters (Limit 14 years and older): $1150/person
2 Day Kids Dig (Limit 10 years and older): $800/person
Charters will begin at 6:00 p.m. in Marmarth, ND the evening before the first field day and end with a 9:00 a.m. checkout the morning following the final field day. Lodging and transportation to field sites is included. 3 Day Charters include 4 nights and 3 full field days with the check-in and checkout dates being listed below. Join us and unearth the full paleontological dig experience. For more information click "Learn More!" Participants must be 14 or older. The official dig sign-up will begin January 1st, 2026. To reserve your spot now click here: Reserve with Deposit. All early dig reservations are $250/person and non-refundable. Charter openings are limited, so sign up now!
3 Day Charter: July 22 - July 26 (12 of 12 openings available)
3 Day Charter: July 26 - July 30 (10 of 12 openings available)
3 Day Charter: July 30 - August 3 (12 of 12 openings available)
The Kid’s Digs consists of 2 days and 2 nights and is for families with children under the age of 14. It will begin with check-in on 8/1/26 from 8:30-9:00 a.m. at the Marmarth Bunkhouse and end with check-out at 9:00 a.m. the morning of 8/3/26. Following check-in we will have a brief orientation and safety briefing before heading into the field. Anyone arriving late may be left behind. Availability as well as check-in and checkout dates are listed below. For more information click "Learn More!" Select the number of participants below; must be 10 or older. Openings are limited, so sign up now!
2 Day Kid’s Dig: August 1 - August 3 (Sign-up opens 1/1/2026)