Junior Ranger Academy

Learn to think like a real park ranger!

Learn to think like a real park ranger! 

Come join our Junior Ranger Academy and learn how to protect the outdoors, leave no trace, and think like a park ranger. Oh, and earn that badge that you can only get at Dinosaur Valley State Park! 

Meet: Dinosaur Models 

Bring: Water (all materials and Junior Ranger badges provided at the program) 

Cost: Free with park admission. Park admission is free with a Texas Parks Pass. 

Dinosaur Valley has one GRIT Chair available upon request. Please email anna.kohout@tpwd.texas.gov to reserve. 

Want to speed up your entry process? Reserve online in advance. 

You do not need to reserve a spot for this program, it is included in a camping or day use permit. We do ask you make camping or day-use reservations online in advance.