Dinosaur Valley State Park Camping
in January
Booking Dinosaur Valley State Park in January
January is a very low-crowd month at Dinosaur Valley State Park. Ice storms possible — call ahead before visiting. Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance — for January dates, that window opens in August. Walk-up availability is often possible this month, but setting an alert guarantees you get the best site.
What to Expect in January
Temperatures run 30-52°F at Dinosaur Valley State Park in January. 30-52°F_ADVICE
Best activities: wildlife viewing, hiking, photography.
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 January
- →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 January?
January sees very low crowds at Dinosaur Valley State Park. Ice storms possible — call ahead before visiting.
When do reservations open for January?
Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For January, the booking window opens in August. Set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations any time.
What should I pack for January camping?
For January at Dinosaur Valley State Park (30-52°F): 30-52°F_ADVICE
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January at a Glance
- Weather
- 30-52°F
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Campsites
- 54
- Activities
- wildlife viewing