What does it cost to visit Dinosaur Valley State Park?

Entry to Dinosaur Valley State Park costs $8 daily adult entrance. Hours: Open daily. Office : 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Gate : 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Does Dinosaur Valley State Park have RV hookups?

Yes, 44 campsites at Dinosaur Valley State Park have utility hookups.

What facilities are at Dinosaur Valley State Park?

Drinking water available. Electric hookups available. Showers available. Flush restrooms.

Can I swim at Dinosaur Valley State Park?

Yes, Water Lake is open to swimming at Dinosaur Valley State Park.

State park

Dinosaur Valley State Park

The park entrance is 3.7 miles from Glen Rose. 53 campsites cost $18 per night. Day use costs $8 daily adult entrance. Hours: Open daily. Office : 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Gate : 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Dinosaur Valley State Park is a state park in Somervell County, Texas.

Dinosaur Valley State Park map

Dinosaur Valley State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.

Common questions

: Dinosaur Valley State Park has 53 developed campsites. Camping costs $18 per night. Sites can be reserved in advance. 44 sites have utility hookups.
: Entry to Dinosaur Valley State Park costs $8 daily adult entrance. Hours: Open daily. Office : 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Gate : 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
: Dinosaur Valley State Park is 3.7 miles from Glen Rose.
: Yes, 44 campsites at Dinosaur Valley State Park have utility hookups.
: Drinking water available. Electric hookups available. Showers available. Flush restrooms.
: Yes, Water Lake is open to swimming at Dinosaur Valley State Park.

Before you go

Dinosaur Valley State Park is 3.7 miles from Glen Rose.

Drinking water available
Electric hookups available
Showers available
Flush restrooms

Camping at Dinosaur Valley State Park

Dinosaur Valley State Park has 53 developed campsites. Camping costs $18 per night. Sites can be reserved in advance. 44 sites have utility hookups.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

What to see

Historic site Park museum Mentioned in Wikipedia park article

Swimming

Water Lake

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