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    Dinosaur Valley RV Park

    4.7 (35 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Brandi H.

    My family planned this trip for my 40th birthday. We wanted to go camping, but weren't committed to the idea of sleeping bags and tents. Fortunately, we found this place! The people here are very friendly and the cabin was quite comfortable and well-stocked! (Imagine opening up cabinets and drawers to find pots, pans, trivets, dish rack, coffee, sugar and creamer, salt and pepper, corkscrews, plenty of mixing bowls, hair dryer, broom and dustpan, and all sorts of other things.) And thank God! There was air-conditioning; and it worked! :D The cabin we were in had a fold-out bed, which was great since our party consisted of 3 adults and 2 children. The person who prepared it for our stay made sure that there were 5 washcloths and towels available for use. And the beds were comfortable and clean. (The ladder to the loft is steep, so be prepared for that. After a few trips up and down, our 6-year-old and 9-year-old were quite confident.) I recommend bringing a fly swatter. When we were picking up groceries on the way in, our boy asked his father for the fly swatter he saw at the store. Once we were at the cabin, we found it to be VERY useful. The flies took whatever opportunity they could to get inside when we opened the door. We were able to dispose of unwanted visitors, as our boy was on constant alert for an opportunity to use his new tool. We also went to the pool and the playground a few times, along with the petting zoo. They also provide coupons with $2 off admission for adults for the Dinosaur Park across the street, which we went to the next day. Overall, I would gladly recommend this place, and we look forward to coming again in the future!

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    Brandi A.

    Took the family for a weekend trip. Enjoyed the amenities- pool and hot tub, play ground, weekend activities, dog area, access to the local river without having to go into the state park, pull through sites, friendly and helpful staff! They are working to expand and have even more area to grow. Looking forward to coming back again soon.

    Cameron W.

    Can't speak highly enough about this RV park. We stayed over spring break in spot 417, and it was nothing short of amazing. Trails down the Paluxy River, bike track for the kids, TWO pools/hot tubs--one for adults and one for kids, live music around the campfire at night, and the petting farm with the sweetest little goats. This RV park is one of the cleanest, and most beautiful that we've stayed in. Lastly, we had the pleasure of meeting the owners, hanging out with them, and sharing stories. Their love for people and children is something special. We can't wait to re-visit this Summer! -The Wilson's

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    We absolutely loved loved love our stay at dinosaur Valley RV park!!!!!!! we took our seven month old dog down to the river and she had so much fun running and playing... The owners and the people that work here are very friendly and accommodating !!! Once you have stayed at this RV park...... I don't know if you could find anything better!!!!! Totally amazing and absolutely loved our evening swim in the adult pool... The dog who we left in her crate in the RV wasn't as happy

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    Claire G.

    We stayed here for a week during the off season in November so it was priced very reasonably. The RV spots are easy to get in and out of(they are gravel, but we didn't mind). Decent WiFi, cute little playground/sitting area with a fire pit. Lots of space to walk around and explore. Dinosaur world is right across the street & the state park is literally next door! The petting zoo was a big hit with our 3 year old... he asks to go back almost every day! Lastly the stargazing at night was the cherry on top. Highly recommend to anyone that loves dinosaurs or nature!

    Pam S.

    This is a great park! It's clean, and well maintained. It offers lots of activities for kids. We were there the weekend of October 13, 2023 with our grandsons ages 7 and 5. They offered hay rides and pumpkin painting. They have a barnyard with goats, a miniature donkey, and A pony. They have a fort replica as well as a bike course. The sites are spacious. You can access the river bed and dinosaur tracks via a trailhead in the rv park. Dinosaur World is across the street, Dinosaur Valley State Park is next door, and Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is just a short trip from the RV park. I highly recommend staying in Dinosaur Valley RV Park.

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    Pamela T.

    Well our check in was amazing,girls at desk very professional, friendly and helpful. The actual park is a Gem, all pull thru sites,full hook ups well spaced for privacy. The sites each have small grassy well maintained lawns, super clean, a swimming pool on site, small store at check in with souvenirs.

    Katy H.

    We love this place, and we're so disappointed this trip. I'm updating my previous 5 star review to 3. I noticed this trip there is not a smoking policy. So as we took our dog to the dog park people were smoking right next to us. Coming out of the family pool area people smoking. Kids playing on the playground people smoking. Also, we have only been during months you would not typically go swimming (in those months our expectations were well met as the pool facilities were not part of our plans), but since it's Summer and this place has two pools we thought this would be a great way to kick off our Summer. The river as always did not disappoint, but the river is generally low (always, which is great because it makes the river easy to explore), but my daughter really wanted to swim, as kids do in the Summer. There are two pools on property, one for families and one for adults, which is great. The water in the family pool is cold though (we have gotten some much needed rain and the temps have been lower than usual things just haven't warmed up). My daughter swam as long as she could, but came out shivering with blue and purple lips. So we tried the other pool since it has a big hot tub, like big enough to swim. My daughter is well behaved, not loud, not jumping and splashing. Also, there was no one else using the area. We were advised there is an adult only policy and asked to leave because of my daughter (nicely as possible), so we did. My daughter was so upset, she just wants to swim. It's a bummer that this family friendly park is alienating the majority of its clientele from the only hot tub on property, especially when the other pool is unseasonably cold. This trip really was a bummer. I would recommend this place, but if swimming is a big part of your plans I recommend only coming in the dead heat of summer until they are able to add a tiny bit of heat to the pool when needed, or until there is a family hot tub option. I know the cold water didn't just impact us, the most people we ever saw at the pool this trip was 6 people (only one other person got in because it was so cold). It was just not enjoyable. Again, this review is because we came with the intention of swimming a lot.

    Dinosaur Valley RV Park is a first class campground. There is a lot to do. It's clean, spacious & level sites, family pool and adult pool with hot tub, pet friendly, planned activities, and beautifully maintained. We had 3 campsites and all of us LOVED this RV park. We will be back!

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    So happy yall enjoyed! Come back again soon!

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    We are so happy ya'll had a great time! Hope to see you again soon!

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    So glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you!!

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    Fabulous stay. Everyone was so nice. We stayed for the solar eclipse. The park has great amenities

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    One of the cleanest and nicest parks we have ever stayed at. Staff is AWESOME!!! We WILL be back!!

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    Excellent RV park with amazing staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and were met by the friendliest folks. We will be back!

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    Assess to river bed, Assess to State park, great restaurants, clean, and Kid friendly with a great playground.

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    Dinosaur Valley State Park - Dinos that once walked here a little snack store behind it

    Dinosaur Valley State Park

    4.5(203 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    What a great way to spend a day! Just an hour and a half outside of Dallas, you can immerse…read moreyourself in the time when dinosaurs ruled the earth! There's actual dinosaur tracks preserved in the rock at Dinosaur Valley State Park, and that just adds even more fun to the experience! We went for the day and the entrance fee was $8 per adult. They accept cards and cash at the Ranger Station. Prior to arriving I tried to buy tickets online, but I kept only seeing tickets for overnight camping. Nonetheless, we were still able to pay at the entrance and we were even able to get out and use the restroom facilities at the entrance. Once you pay your entrance fee, a ranger will give you a trail map. There is ample parking inside the park, so there are lots of possibilities on where to start your adventure. We started on the Pawluxy River trail and crossed over to the main track site where the dinosaur prints are very clear. The river crossing has slightly protruding rocks that you have to navigate on foot to get across the river. I wore hiking boots and I think this was ideal for the environment. From there we switched to the overlook trail where the elevation is 850 ft, so you get a great view of the whole Pawluxy River Valley. From there we descended to the Black-capped Vireo Trail, then crossed the Pawluxy River to make our way back to our car. While there's endless combinations of hikes you can take, ours took about 3 hours. Along the way there were lots of people. Mostly gathered at the river and at the tracks. The rest of the trails were actually very quiet and peaceful. In addition to hiking, there are other points of interest. There are dinosaur models, a swimming hole and of course multiple dinosaur track sites. Overall, Dinosaur Valley is a great state park with something for everyone!

    What a great park! We crossed the river and played where dinosaurs once walked!…read more The water was a fair depth and cool but not too cold and not too high. The footprints are easy to spot and so cool along with the gently cascading falls of the river as it rolls along the path. We enjoyed the big "mascots Dino near the gift shop and the gift store,

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    Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

    Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

    4.4(389 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    We booked a trip during Spring Break and this is most definitely worth it! We stayed in Waco and…read moredrove about 1.5 hrs to arrive at the 9AM tour. They say early is when animals are most active. Animals are more I likely to approach us. We chose the guided tour vs self tour. It was windy and chilly at the time we went. Check weather and dress appropriately to enjoy the open air tour! It was an incredible experience. I can't believe it's just outside of Waco! The first tour guide was interactive, talkative, and informative. He gave us quizzes. Our tour guide leaving was more pleasant. We enjoyed the ride back. She spoke less, however, we were able to enjoy the ride taking it all in. She gave us tidbits of information as we moved along... There's a really nice gift shop during the tour break, petting zoo, and cafe. The cart with less people is best. A crowded cart is not that comfortable. Curiosity is key when riding with others.

    We celebrated our anniversary at Fossil Rim, and we truly couldn't be happier with the experience…read more Our guide, Caitlyn, was absolutely phenomenal! I love her admiration of giraffes. She was so informative and shared fascinating insights about the animals and the history of the land. I was genuinely surprised to learn they've discovered dinosaur footprints and fossils right in the ridge--it added such a cool layer to the tour. From the giraffes to the cheetahs and everything in between, we loved getting up close. Being able to feed animals I never thought I'd encounter was a highlight. It felt like such a personal, high-quality experience rather than just a drive-through. We are already planning our return trip to try the "Behind the Scenes" package!

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