January 2026 Campout

1629 Park Rd 59
Glen Rose, TX 76043

Dinosaur Valley State Park is a state park near Glen Rose, Texas, United States, known for having 113-million-year-old well-preserved theropod and sauropod footprints across five main tracks throughout the 1.52k-acre park.

Where Dinosaurs Roamed!

Long ago, dinosaurs left footprints in the mud at the edge of an ancient ocean. Today, you can walk in their tracks in the bed of the Paluxy River. This long trip to the past is just a short drive from Fort Worth.

Things to Do

Find dinosaur tracks, camp, picnic, hike, mountain bike, swim, fish, and paddle in the river, watch for wildlife, look for a geocache, ride your horse, or visit our interpretive center.

Stay at one of our campsites. Explore 20 miles of trails. Shop our park store for souvenirs, camping and fishing supplies, books, and much more. 

Learn more about our assistive chairs on our Accessibility Information page.

Discover dinosaur tracks

It’s easy to find dinosaur tracks in the park – just head to the river!

• Dinosaur tracks are in the riverbed and are not always visible.  Trails may be closed due to wet conditions or weather; please contact the park, or visit our Facebook page or Twitter feed, prior to arrival for current trail status and dinosaur track visibility.
• Download maps on your GPS-enabled smartphone from our Mapping Dinosaur Tracks page.
• Learn more on our Nature page.
• Take a virtual tour of the park from the Friends of Dinosaur Valley State Park website.