Dinosaur Valley State Park Camping
in May
Booking Dinosaur Valley State Park in May
May is a medium-crowd month at Dinosaur Valley State Park. Great weather before summer heat. Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance — for May dates, that window opens in December. You have more flexibility, but holiday weekends and popular sites fill quickly. An alert is your insurance policy.
What to Expect in May
Temperatures run 70-88°F at Dinosaur Valley State Park in May. 70-88°F_ADVICE
Best activities: swimming, kayaking, fishing, hiking.
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 May
- →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 May?
May sees medium crowds at Dinosaur Valley State Park. Great weather before summer heat.
When do reservations open for May?
Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For May, the booking window opens in December. Set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations any time.
What should I pack for May camping?
For May at Dinosaur Valley State Park (70-88°F): 70-88°F_ADVICE
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May at a Glance
- Weather
- 70-88°F
- Crowds
- Medium
- Campsites
- 54
- Activities
- swimming