Dinosaur Valley State Park, TX

December 12, 2024 - Trails are open. Tracks are visible.

November 18, 2024 - Burn ban until further notice. No wood or charcoal fires allowed. Containerized fuel stoves (i.e. propane) with a shut-off valve are allowed for cooking.

Prescribed burns are planned during this timeframe (October-April), depending on weather and other factors. Prescribed fire operations and associated smoke may impact your visit. Some camping areas, lodging facilities, trails, and day-use areas may be closed for public safety. Contact the park to learn how this may affect your stay.

Day users arriving after hours without a reservation must use the self-pay station. Campers arriving after hours will find their check-in packet labeled with the last name on the reservation on the board located in the foyer of Park Headquarters. Campers without a reservation must register at Park Headquarters by 9 a.m. the next morning.

Maps are located in the self-pay station.

It is highly recommended you arrive at least one hour before dark if you are camping in the Primitive hike-in sites and not familiar with the area.

No overnight facilities for horses. Must be able to stake horses without damage to resources.