About the Dinosaur Valley State Park
Dinosaur Valley State Park, located in Glen Rose, Texas, offers visitors the chance to step back in time and walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs. The park features dinosaur tracks along the Paluxy River, where ancient creatures once roamed. In addition to exploring the tracks, visitors can enjoy camping, picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, swimming, fishing, and paddling in the river.
The park also boasts 20 miles of trails, a park store for souvenirs and supplies, and a 100-acre South Primitive Area for horseback riding. Visitors can participate in ranger programs, workshops on archery, fishing, and geocaching, and join the Friends of Dinosaur Valley State Park to support the park's conservation efforts.
Due to high demand, reservations are recommended for camping and day use. The park also offers educational programs and workshops, including opportunities to observe dinosaur tracks, stars, and wildlife. Visitors are encouraged to follow park guidelines and report any violations to Operation Game Thief.
Overall, Dinosaur Valley State Park provides a unique and educational experience for visitors of all ages, with opportunities to explore nature, learn about dinosaurs, and enjoy outdoor activities in a beautiful natural setting.
Reviews of Dinosaur Valley State Park
"Loved it! Seeing actual dinosaur prints in person was amazing. The park is beautifully kept and easy to get around even for first time visitors. It does have a limit on how many visitors can go in so make a reservation online. Bring your walking shoes and prepare to get them wet or in my case take them off to cross the stream to the dinosaur prints. Totally worth it! We also enjoyed the solar viewing where we got to see real time solar flares and sun spots which was really cool. And the hiking trails were great and well marked. Highly recommended!"
"The park was great! Only 1 camping loop (non primitive). Some of the spots were very close together so make sure you look at pictures. (If your going with friends may be cool to be 1 ft away.) Bathrooms were clean. The trails were closed due to rain when we got there 1/5/24 and 1/6/24. We we hiked around inner trails, to gift shop and dinosaur models. We then took a trip to Dinosaur World. (See that review for more info). On 1/7/24 we got coffee and hot chocolate with the rangers and talked by the fire. (Recommend cowboy coffee). We took a long hike and met up for the Tracks Talk. I recommend doing this as we would have had trouble finding the tracks without the ranger pointing them out. She explained the history of the park and the dinosaurs. There are miles of trails but most were closed. Several parks as well."
"If you drive 2 hours to see dinosaur stuffs, you will be disappointed. Yes there are some footprints in the river, not many, but that’s about it. It’s a beautiful scenic river. And the park is a great place for hiking camping and dipping into water. Tip: drive south 8 miles to Fossil Rim Wildlife Center to have some cool interactions with wild animals."
"I wanted to check out this place because it's so well known in DFW. I can see the appeal of why it is popular. However, I came on the wrong day. There was a race going on in the park, so I could hear a lot of cheering on the trails I took. And there were a lot of families with kids running around. I love that there are families enjoying nature. My family introduced me to state parks as a kid too, which is part of the reason why I love hiking now. However, I got no solitude at all from my time here. I couldn't walk more than a few hundred feet without coming across another human being. The popularity of the park took away from my experience. It may be more calm at a different time. I get that. So it likely was just poor timing on my part. But I think I'll avoid really popular parks moving forward."
"Wow. Great experience. Knowledgeable rangers, engaged and enthusiastic. The hiking was fun, the river and rocky shoreline picturesque, and the dinosaur footprints- amazing! We camped there (primitive) and our campsite was fantastic. Set in the woods, large, had a high hook for storing trash/food off the ground, and a nice set up for a grill/fire ring. Super family friendly…we have already made plans to head back again."
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