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Quick answer: Dinosaur Valley State Park, at 1629 Park Rd 59 in Glen Rose, has real dinosaur tracks in the bed of the Paluxy River. Day use is $8 for adults and free for children 12 and under, the gate is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Texas State Parks recommends reserving day passes March through November. Inez Spring Riverfront RV Park in Eastland is about 1 hour 20 minutes away (est.), a quiet base for a Dinosaur Valley State Park day trip.
Planning a Dinosaur Valley State Park day trip? Inez Spring is a quiet, clean, family-friendly riverfront park one minute off I-20 at Exit 343 in Eastland, open year-round with free Wi-Fi. RV sites from $40 a night, pull-throughs up to 100 feet, and a barndominium that sleeps 11. Call or text (254) 629-1197, or book online.
4.8 stars on Google from 222 reviews (October 2026). What guests say:
Standing in a footprint a dinosaur left in the riverbed is something kids remember. The park fills on busy weekends, so a little planning makes the day.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | 1629 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043 |
| Day use | $8 adults, free for children 12 and under |
| Gate hours | 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily |
| Office hours | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Reservations | Recommended, online or (512) 389-8900; busy season March to November |
| Tracks | In the Paluxy River bed, not always visible |
Sources: Texas Parks and Wildlife, Dinosaur Valley State Park, read November 2, 2026.
The tracks sit in the riverbed, so river level decides what you can see. Texas Parks and Wildlife says they are not always visible and asks visitors to check with the park before arriving; its page said tracks were visible as of October 18, 2026. After heavy rain, plan on seeing less.
From Exit 343, Glen Rose is about 1 hour 20 minutes (est.) east and south through Stephenville. Leave early, reserve your day pass, and pack water, shoes that can get wet and a picnic. On the way back, Stephenville has food and fuel. See winter day trips from Eastland.
Inez Spring Riverfront RV Park is one minute off I-20 at Exit 343 in Eastland: a quiet, clean, family-friendly park on the Leon River, open year-round, with free Wi-Fi. RV sites run from $40 a night, pull-throughs go up to 100 feet, and tent sites are available. For a group or a family reunion, the barndominium sleeps 11. See rates and dates on the booking page, or call or text (254) 629-1197.
Traveling with a big group? The barndominium sleeps 11, with four bedrooms and four baths.
Day use is $8 for adults and free for children 12 and under, per Texas Parks and Wildlife.
No. The tracks are in the Paluxy River bed and are not always visible. Check with the park before you go.
Texas State Parks recommends reserving day passes and campsites, especially March through November, online or at (512) 389-8900.
About 1 hour 20 minutes (est.) from I-20 Exit 343, through Stephenville.
RV sites start at $40 a night, with pull-throughs up to 100 feet. Monthly sites are $500 for a back-in or $650 for a pull-through, plus metered electric. The park is open year-round with free Wi-Fi.
Dinosaur Valley State Park has real dinosaur tracks in the Paluxy River, $8 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Make it a day trip from a quiet, clean, family-friendly riverfront park in Eastland with free Wi-Fi, from $40 a night.
Call or text (254) 629-1197, or book online.
