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Fossil Hunt at our Eocene Fossil Site

The public is welcome to visit Stonerose and search for their own fossils in our Eocene fossil beds. At the time of your visit, the Stonerose staff will explain our rules for digging and how to find fossils. After showing all your finds to the staff for identification, you may keep three fossils per day.

IDENTIFY YOUR FINDS WITH THE STONEROSE GUIDE BOOK! AVAILABLE NOW!

Location and Hours

Address

15 N Clark Ave
Republic, WA 99166

(15 N. CLARK is our new location. It is on the main street of Republic at the intersection of  Clark and Hwy 20 W.).

Phone & Email

  • 509-775-2295
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Directions

From Omak, WA:

Drive State Hwy 97 North to Tonakset. From Tonasket take Hwy 20 E. to Republic, WA. As you enter the town of Republic, turn left onto N. Clark Ave. Stonerose is on the SW corner of Hwy 20 & Clark Ave. 

From Colville, WA:

Drive US-395 N from Colville, WA. Head East on Hwy 20 to Republic. As you enter town Stonerose is on the left at the SW corner of Hwy 20 & Clark Ave. 

2025 Season Information: 

We are closed every  Monday of the year. 

Boot Hill Fossil Site Hours

    • The Fossil Site OPENS for the season May 1, 2025. Wednesday – Sunday. 8am to 4pm
    • May 27 through August 31, 2025 the Fossil Site is OPEN Tuesday – Sunday. 8am to 4pm
    • September 3 through October 31, 2025 the Fossil Site is Open Wednesday – Sunday. 8am to 4pm
    • Special Hours:
      • Member’s Weekend: The site will be open for digging exclusively to Stonerose Members April 25 – 27, 2025 8am to 4pm.

Plan a trip to come out and dig with us next year! 

 

 

Stonerose Interpretive Center & Gift Store 

  • January 23, 2025 to April 27, 2025: Thursday through Saturday 9am – 5pm. 
  • May 1, 2025 to May 25, 2025: OPEN Wednesday – Sunday 8am – 5pm.
  • May 27, 2025 to August 31, 2025: OPEN Tuesday – Sunday 8am – 5pm.
  • September 3, 2025 to October 31, 2025: Open Wednesday – Sunday 8am – 5pm.
  • Closed Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day

 

  • Special Hours:
    • Member’s Weekend: The site will be open for digging exclusively to Stonerose Members April 25 – 27, 2025 8am to 4pm.

Come and see us at 15 N Clark Ave!

Groups

If you have a school class or group or belong to an organization or just have a group of friends that would like to explore the Boot Hill Fossil Site. Set up a date by scheduling your visit with the staff of Stonerose. The Fossil Site is open on the days and hours shown above. Groups should plan on contacting Stonerose staff 10 days in advance. 

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Connecting the public, scientific, and the local communities through our fossil resource and educational programs.

Mailing Address: PO Box 987, Republic, WA 99166
15 North Clark Ave, Republic, WA 99166
509-775-2295
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