Dinosaur Valley State Park Camping
in September

Booking Dinosaur Valley State Park in September

Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance at 8 a.m. Central — so for a September trip, the booking window opens in April. Popular weekends can disappear within minutes of the window opening. If your dates are already full, check the booking system directly for cancellations, or book a cabin or vacation rental nearby.

What to Expect in September

Cooler and calmer after Labor Day — a comfortable, more bookable stretch.

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