Dinosaur Valley State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife

09/04/2026

Keeping it wild up in here at Dinosaur Valley State Park!

🦊Today is National Wildlife Day! Dino Valley is home to many different species of animals that call our river, woods and prairies home.
📹Check out some of our trail cam footage! Included is a roadrunner, racoon, armadillo, herd of deer, and even a coyote!
Let us know in the comments what critters you've spotted in the park!

09/03/2026

Looking for Labor Day Weekend plans? Look no further! We’ve got you covered at Dinosaur Valley State Park. 😎
We have some awesome programs lined up all weekend long, and we hope you’ll join us! 🦕🦖

P.S. It’s still hot outside. Bring your water! ☀️

09/03/2026

Welcome fall! 🍂 (too soon??)

While we all impatiently wait for it to be acceptable to break out the sweaters and cardigans, we wanted to invite you all to some awesome events happening over the next few months!

Swipe for details on each event, and don’t forget to follow us for all the up-to-date happenings at Dinosaur Valley State Park! 🦖🦕

09/01/2026

🗓Come iNatting with a Park Ranger and Master Naturalists on Sept. 19th at Dinosaur Valley State Park! Join us for our Insect Extravaganza program hosted at the Amphitheater from 8-10:30 PM.

🥾No experience needed. Come on your own or bring someone along — either way, you'll be out with people who like looking at nature up close. This program is part of iNat Together, a global campaign running September 18–28 to get people outside with each other and learning a little bit more about nature. Come be part of it!

🎟No registration required! This program is free with Day Use Admission.

📸Before you come:
1) Download the iNaturalist app & make an account - it's 100% free (www.inaturalist.org/signup)
2) Join the project: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/inat-together-insect-extravaganza-at-dinosaur-valley-state-park
3) During the event learn how to take photos of our insect diversity. Use your phone or bring a camera with you.
4) Share your observations on iNaturalist during or after the event. Get instant identification suggestions and confirmation from the iNaturalist community.

🐞We have documented over 800 insects so far. Come and join our bug hunt!

08/31/2026

Looking for something fun to do in September?

🦖Check out our upcoming program calendar.

Programs are free with your park admission and are subject to change with the weather.

🍀Don’t miss our special event for September – Girl Scouts Love State Parks on Sept. 19.

See the full program details at our park website: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/dinosaur-valley/park_events

08/29/2026

Someone knows how to stay cool in this summer heat! 😎

One of our rangers spotted this nine‑banded armadillo splashing around in a bucket that had filled up from a condensation drip line at one of our park residences. It was too cute not to share!😍

This is a great reminder that it’s hot!🥵☀ If you’re planning to visit Dino Valley this weekend, please remember to drink plenty of water, wear sun protection, and take breaks in the shade. We also encourage visitors to explore in the morning or evening and avoid hiking in the middle of the day.

08/28/2026

Join us for some family fun this weekend.

Upcoming Programs:
Saturday Aug. 29:
- 10 AM: Track Talk at the Main Track Site
- 11 AM: Guided Bird Bingo Hike at the Dino Models
- 7 PM: Give a Hoot at the Dino Models

Sunday Aug. 30:
- 9:30 AM: Track Talk at the Main Track Site
- 11 AM: Guided Bird Bingo Hike at the Dino Models

Try our Bird Bingo hike as a self-guided family activity along the Monarch Trail. Pick up your bingo card at headquarters on your way in.

08/26/2026

📣Save the Date!

Dinosaur Valley State Park is hosting Dino-bility Day on Saturday, November 7th from 10 AM – 2 PM!

Join us for a day celebrating adaptive recreation and outdoor fun for people of all abilities. From crafts and sensory hikes to fishing and birdwatching, there’s something for everyone!

📍Blue Hole area, Dinosaur Valley State Park
🗓 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰10AM - 2PM
🎟Free park entry for the day

ASL Interpreters will be provided. Please contact us with modification request, questions, or concerns. Contact Ranger Kristina at [email protected].

More information: https://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/dinosaur-valley/dino-bility-day

08/25/2026

08/24/2026

Recently Dinosaur Valley State Park received a makeover.

New and updated interpretive signs were installed throughout the park.

Check one out on your next visit and learn more about park highlights and history. We even have a new scavenger hunt challenge based on these signs. Stop by our headquarters to grab your question sheet.

📣Shoutout to our Interpretive Services team and all the TPWD staff that made this project possible.