Do you have to pay to get into Dinosaur Valley State Park?


Do you have to pay to get into Dinosaur Valley State Park? Contact the park for the latest information. If your plans change, please modify or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to allow someone else to enjoy the park. DAY USE FEE: $8 per day, per person 13 and older.


Are there fossils in Dinosaur Valley State Park?

Dinosaur Valley State Park is home to world-class examples of fossilized dinosaur tracks. During the Cretaceous Age, dinosaurs left tracks in the soft mud of a shallow sea that covered central Texas 113 million years ago.


How much does it cost to go to Dinosaur Park in South Dakota?

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Dinosaur Park will close October 1, 2023, and will remain closed until construction is complete next season. Free family fun at one of the Black Hills' original tourist attractions, open to the public since 1936!


Can you walk Dinosaur Ridge for free?

Walking the trail at Dinosaur Ridge is free to guests! Admission costs $3 per person to visit the exhibit hall. The paved trail forms a horseshoe shape around the ridge and rises gradually (not very strenuous). Along the route, several placards describe the geologic wonders on the ridge.


Can you tent camp at Dinosaur Valley State Park?

There are only two types of sites here, sites with water and electric and primitive hike-in sites. This means that if you are tent camping in a water and electric site that you will likely be near campers, trailers, and/or RVs. If you go primitive you will have to hike into your site.


How old are the tracks in Dinosaur Valley State Park?

Dinosaur Valley State Park is home to world-class examples of fossilized dinosaur tracks. During the Cretaceous Age, dinosaurs left tracks in the soft mud of a shallow sea that covered central Texas 113 million years ago.


Can you carry a gun in Dinosaur Valley State Park?

Additionally, you may be able to carry a firearm in some state parks, such as Cedar Hill State Park and Dinosaur Valley State Park, as long as you follow the applicable regulations.


Does dinosaur Valley have cabins?

For our “Glampers,” we offer our brand new climate-controlled cabins. Each cabin has a fully furnished living room/kitchen, separate bedroom, and sleeping loft. The bedroom has a queen-sized mattress, and the loft has two twin-sized beds with included linens. All cabins include a full-size bathroom.