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. 

Contact us to ask about our all-terrain wheelchair, available for your use in the park.

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.

Ride your horse

Bring your own horse to explore the 100-acre South Primitive Area. The river runs through this wooded, semi-rocky part of the park. No potable water is available; horses can drink from the river (bring your own bucket).

Take a guided tour

Eagle Eye Ranch Carriage Company offers a variety of equestrian services from guided horseback riding to horse-drawn wagon rides, and wrangler-assisted trail rides for children 3 to 14 years old. To saddle up and enjoy some spectacular views along the park’s scenic trails, contact them at (817) 382-9855 or make a reservation.

Get involved

We need your help! To volunteer, contact us or visit our Volunteer page.

Join or donate to the Friends of Dinosaur Valley State Park.

More information

• Interpretive Guide to Dinosaur Valley State Park
• Learn more about our trails.
• Read our swimming safety tips before you swim.
• Get the free Dinosaur Valley State Park/Glen Rose smartphone app for your Android device or for your Apple device. 

Ranger Programs

Observe dinosaur tracks, stars, wildlife and more at a ranger program. Or learn a new skill at one of our workshops; we teach archery, fishing and geocaching.

• Check our Events page for upcoming programs and workshops.
• Contact the park to set up a special tour or program for your group.
• Borrow a Junior Ranger Explorer Pack for the kids in your group!
• Sign out a Birding Kit that includes binoculars, a reference guide, and a Birds of Dinosaur Valley pocket checklist.
• Want to go fishing but don’t have the equipment? Visit our park store and ask about the Tackle Loaner Program.

Area Attractions

• Glen Rose, the “Dinosaur Capital of Texas”:  Tour the square, visit Barnard’s Mill and Art Museum and the Somervell County Museum.
• Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
• Cedar Loop – Great Texas Wildlife Trails:  Guide to the best places to see wildlife in this area.
• Acton State Historic Site: Grave of Elizabeth Crockett, wife of Texas legend Davy Crockett.
• Comanche Peak Visitors Center:  Learn about nuclear power. Call (254) 897-5554 to schedule a visit.