Dinosaur Valley State Park
The flowing waters of the Paluxy River have revealed footprints left on an ancient shoreline by creatures that have long since passed away. In addition to dinosaur footprints, Dinosaur Valley State Park offers an interpretive center, playground, hiking, biking, equestrian trails, swimming, fishing and bird-watching. RV campsites at the park include water and electric hookups and can accommodate trailers up to 40 feet in length. Additional amenities include showers, restrooms, picnic areas and dump station. Reservations during the busy season (March through November) are highly recommended. Leashed pets are permitted.
Dinosaur Valley State Park
1629 Park Road 59
Glen Rose, TX 76043
(254) 897-4588
tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/dinosaur_valley
Oakdale Park
For half a century, Oakdale Park has provided a place for reunions, camping and swimming. Purchased by the City of Glen Rose in November 2009, the park continues to offer residents and visitors to Glen Rose "Oakdale Plunge," a 310,000-gallon pool originally dug in 1925. The RV campsites have full hookups. Tent sites and air-conditioned cabins are also available. A variety of meeting facilities are available to accommodate large groups. Reservations may be made for campsites, cabins and pavilions.
Oakdale Park
1019 NE Barnard St.
Glen Rose, TX 76043
(254) 897-2321
oakdalepark.com
Tres Rios RV & Campground
The family-oriented Tres Rios RV & Campground located at the confluence of the Paluxy and Brazos rivers east of Glen Rose features back-in and pull-through full hookup RV sites able to accommodate RVs up to 50 feet in length in addition to its cabins and tent sites. Campground activities such as canoeing, tubing and fishing provided by its waterfront location are supplemented by a playground, pool, outdoor recreation areas (including basketball, volleyball and horseshoes), Wi-Fi (for an additional charge), and social events ranging from dinners to music festivals. All sites are first-come, first-serve.
Tres Rios RV & Campground
2322 CR 312
Glen Rose, TX 76043
(254) 221-0018
tresrioscamping.com
Article Written By David Chandler
David Chandler has been a freelance writer since 2006 whose work has appeared in various print and online publications. A former reconnaissance Marine, he is an active hiker, diver, kayaker, sailor and angler. He has traveled extensively and holds a bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida where he was educated in international studies and microbiology.
