DINOSAUR VALLEY STATE PARK

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Dinosaur Valley State Park


May 3, 2024

Dinosaur Valley State Park is a popular tourist destination located in Glen Rose, Texas. The park is known for its dinosaur footprints, which were preserved in the Paluxy Riverbed over millions of years.

One of the main reasons to visit the park is to see the dinosaur footprints, which are visible on the riverbed during low water levels. Visitors can also hike, bike, or horseback ride on the park's trails, fish in the river, and enjoy a picnic in one of the park's designated areas.

In addition to the dinosaur footprints, the park also offers visitors the chance to see a variety of wildlife, including deer, bobcats, and armadillos. The park also has a large variety of plant life, including oak and mesquite trees.

The best time of year to visit Dinosaur Valley State Park is in the fall or spring when the weather is mild and the river is calm. During the summer months, the park can be very hot and crowded.

Overall, Dinosaur Valley State Park is a unique and interesting destination for families, nature enthusiasts, and anyone interested in dinosaurs and prehistoric life.




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Lake Dunlap

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Lake Whitney

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Eagle Mountain Lake

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Lake Mineral Wells

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Green Sunfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lake Nocona

Black Crappie Black Sea Bass Blue Catfish Green Sunfish

Lake Wood

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Lake Bridgeport

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Lake Travis

Blue Catfish Common Carp Green Sunfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Striped Bass White Bass

Lake Austin

Blue Catfish Common Carp Green Sunfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Stillhouse Hollow

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Green Sunfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass White Bass

Lake Georgetown

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Green Sunfish Kelp Bass

Lady Bird Lake (Town)

Blue Catfish Common Carp Green Sunfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Clear Lake: (940) 627-5475

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Green Sunfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Benbrook Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass White Bass

Lake Granbury

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Green Sunfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Walter E. Long Lake (Decker)

Blue Catfish Common Carp Green Sunfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Squaw Creek Reservoir

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Green Sunfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lake Amon G. Carter

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Belton Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass White Bass

Lake McQueeney

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Area Boat Ramps

OLD TIN TOP ROAD 1868-1998, WEATHERFORD
Middle Brazos-Palo Pinto Watershed, Texas
AIRPORT PARK WACO
North Bosque Watershed, Texas
NORTH LIPAN DRIVE 2301-2303, GRANBURY
Middle Brazos-Palo Pinto Watershed, Texas
EAST STATE LOOP 426 621, GRANBURY
Middle Brazos-Palo Pinto Watershed, Texas
COUNTY ROAD 4873 570, WISE COUNTY
Upper West Fork Trinity Watershed, Texas
PENINSULA ROAD TARRANT COUNTY
Lower West Fork Trinity Watershed, Texas
ROCKY CREEK PARK ROAD TARRANT COUNTY
Lower West Fork Trinity Watershed, Texas
ROCKY CREEK PARK ROAD TARRANT COUNTY
Lower West Fork Trinity Watershed, Texas
RUNAWAY BAY MARINA
Upper West Fork Trinity Watershed, Texas
ROCKY CREEK PARK ROAD FORT WORTH
Lower West Fork Trinity Watershed, Texas

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