Dinosaur Valley State Park sits along the Paluxy River near Glen Rose in Somervell County, Texas, where dinosaurs once left footprints in mud at the edge of an ancient ocean. Managed by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, it lets visitors see those tracks in the riverbed itself — a memorable, hands-on prehistory stop within easy reach of the Dallas–Fort Worth area for an RV weekend.
Best season — Spring and fall (mild; track visibility depends on river levels)
At a glance
The facts worth checking before you roll out
Conservative, source-minded facts for planning your visit — always worth confirming against current conditions before you travel.
State
Texas (Somervell County)
Nearest town
Glen Rose
Feature
Dinosaur tracks in the Paluxy River bed
Managed by
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
On the ground
The tracks here were made long ago when dinosaurs walked through mud at the edge of an ancient ocean; that mud later hardened, and the Paluxy River has since exposed the footprints in its limestone bed. The result is one of Texas's most famous places to stand beside genuine dinosaur trackways.
Because the prints lie in the riverbed, Texas Parks & Wildlife notes they are not always visible — high water can cover them and trail conditions vary. The park recommends checking current trail status and track visibility before a visit.
Confirm current hours, day-use details, campground availability, and rig-size limits on the official Texas Parks & Wildlife Department page, especially if you plan to base an RV here for a weekend.
Official sources
- Texas Parks & Wildlife — Dinosaur Valley State Park State parks agency
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