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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

15-1 North Kean 
Republic, WA 99166

(15 N. CLARK is our TEMPORARY 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. Kean Street. Stonerose will be on your immediate left.

From Colville, WA:

Drive US-395 N from Colville, WA. Turn left onto Hwy 20 W. Turn left onto W 6th St. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto N. Kean St. Stonerose Interpretive Center will be on the left.

Hours for 20-21 Changed due to the COVID virus

Boot Hill Fossil Site

Open for digging  9 am – 4 pm (days of the week follow below).

    • July 1 thru September 6: Open Wednesday-Sunday : 9am – 4pm
    • September 9 thru October 31: Wednesday thru Sunday : 9am – 4pm
    • November 3, 2020 – April 17 , 2021: Site is Closed for the Winter

    Site is closed for Labor Day..

The fossil site closes at 4 pm, the latest time to begin digging is 3 pm

Stonerose Interpretive Center & Gift Store

Open year round: 

Special hours due to Covid…

  • July 1 thru September 6: Open Wednesday-Sunday : 9am – 5pm
  • September 9 thru October 31: Tuesday – Saturday : 9am – 5pm
  • November 5-April 17: Thursday-Saturday 15 CLARK AVE. LOCATION ONLY

Center is closed for Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

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
15-1 North Kean, Republic, WA 99166
509-775-2295
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