Dinosaur Valley State Park

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1 Access

• Location: 1 hr (60 miles) SW of Fort Worth, near Glen Rose.

• Owner, Cost, Reservations, Contact: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

• Reservations: Allowed, but not required

• Cost: Entrance fee • Annual Youth Pass instead of entry fee • Campsite fee • Group site fee

• On-site contact: 254-897-4588

2 Discussion

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• Park Website • Park Map • Trails Map • Dinosaur Tracks Map • Size: 1,524 acres.

• Facilities: Several remote campsites across the river and up the hill. Real dinosaur tracks. Near Fossil Rim Wildlife Preserve.

• This is a terrific short overnight backpacking trip when the weather is warm and the sun is still up when you make it into camp. It is great fun to get your feet wet crossing the river. The best views and breezes are at the campsites at the very top of the hill. The hill is steep, but the distance is short, and in my experience 12-13 year olds Scouts just learning to backpack have to work to make it up the hill, but not too hard. There is no water or restroom in the primitive camping area.

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4 Resources

• Directions to: 1629 Park Road 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043 Google Maps

• Ten-day weather forecast: 76043

• Burn ban status: Texas A&M statewide burn ban map • Somervell County Fire Department: 254-897-2135

• On-site ranger: 254-897-4588

• Local law enforcement: call

• Nearest emergency care and hospital: Glen Rose Medical Center, 1021 Holden Street, Glen Rose, TX 76043, 254-897-2215 Google Maps

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