Dinosaur Valley State Park Camping
in August
Booking Dinosaur Valley State Park in August
August is a high-crowd month at Dinosaur Valley State Park. Still peak season. Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance — for August dates, that window opens in March. Popular weekends disappear within minutes of the booking window opening. Your best bet is setting a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations.
What to Expect in August
Temperatures run 83-100°F at Dinosaur Valley State Park in August. 83-100°F_ADVICE
Best activities: swimming, fishing, evening activities.
Park Highlights
- ✓Real dinosaur tracks preserved in the Paluxy River riverbed — 113 million years old
- ✓Swimming and wading in the Paluxy River
- ✓Two life-size fiberglass dinosaur models from the 1964 World's Fair
Tips for August
- →Dinosaur tracks are most visible when the river is low — check conditions before your trip
- →After heavy rains the tracks may be underwater, but the swimming gets better
Common Questions
Is Dinosaur Valley State Park crowded in August?
August sees high crowds at Dinosaur Valley State Park. Still peak season.
When do reservations open for August?
Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For August, the booking window opens in March. Set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations any time.
What should I pack for August camping?
For August at Dinosaur Valley State Park (83-100°F): 83-100°F_ADVICE
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August at a Glance
- Weather
- 83-100°F
- Crowds
- High
- Campsites
- 54
- Activities
- swimming