Dinosaur Valley State Park

Texas State Park · Somervell County

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HoursSee the full hours below
Entrance fee$8 / adult
CountySomervell
Elevation680 ft
CampingYes
RV hookupsElectric & water
Book a campsiteDirectionsOfficial TPWD pagePark mapTrail mapLog a visit

Dinosaur Valley State Park entrance fee

$8 per adult

Dinosaur Valley State Park hours

Open daily.

Office:

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Gate:

6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Hours as published by TPWD. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Dinosaur Valley State Park

Real dinosaur tracks preserved in the rocky bed of the Paluxy River. Hike through scenic limestone hills, swim in the river's deep pools, and camp under the shade of mature hardwood trees.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🚲 Biking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • 🐎 Equestrian
  • 🧭 Geocaching

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚿 Showers
  • 👥 Group Sites
  • 🛝 Playground
  • 🚐 RV Dump Station
  • 🌿 Nature Center
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

  • ⚡ Electric & Water
  • 💧 Water Only
  • ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

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Camping options

  • Campsites with Electricity
  • Primitive Campsites (Walk-in)
  • Primitive Campsites (Hike-in)
  • Sauropod Group Camp (40 Person)
  • Theropod Group Camp (20 Person)

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

  • Pavilion

Trails

  • Limestone Ledge Trail 1.6 mi · Moderate
  • Cedar Brake Outer Loop 7.5 mi · Challenging
  • Black-Capped Vireo Trail 2.7 mi · Moderate
  • Denio Trail 1.6 mi · Moderate
  • Buckeye Trail 1.4 mi · Moderate
  • Rocky Ridge Trail 1 mi · Moderate
  • Oak Springs Trail 0.3 mi · Easy
  • Overlook Trail 0.5 mi · Challenging
  • Horseshoe Equestrian Trail 3.1 mi · Moderate
  • Paluxy River Trail 2 mi · Easy
  • Monarch Trail 0.5 mi · Easy
  • Discovery Loop Trail 0.1 mi · Easy

As listed on the park’s trail map.

Contact

Phone254-897-4588

Address1629 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043

Upcoming events at Dinosaur Valley State Park

Event details and registration are on the TPWD calendar.

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