Dinosaur Valley State Park Camping
in October
🏕️ 51 campsites🚗 2 hr 45 min from Austin📅 Book in May
Booking Dinosaur Valley State Park in October
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance at 8 a.m. Central — so for a October trip, the booking window opens in May. Popular weekends can disappear within minutes of the window opening. If your dates are already full, set a Camp.land alert and we’ll email you the moment a cancellation opens.
What to Expect in October
Avg temps81° / 56°FDemandHigh
Crisp fall weather and clear, low water (best for viewing tracks) bring a second peak.
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
- ✓20+ miles of hiking and mountain biking trails
- ✓Blue Hole swimming area — a deep natural pool in the river
- ✓Junior Ranger programs for kids
Tips
- →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
- →The main track sites are a short walk from the parking area — accessible for all ages
- →Bring water shoes — the riverbed is slippery limestone
- →Glen Rose is a small town with limited supplies — stock up before you arrive