Texas State Parks Near Alvarado

Discover 1 park within driving distance of Alvarado

Dinosaur Valley State Park

Glen Rose, Texas
39 miles away

"Alvarado is close enough for easy visits to the river and track sites. Many visitors from the area come for a low-cost outdoor day trip with plenty to explore."

Dinosaur Valley State Park is best known for its exposed dinosaur tracks in the Paluxy River bed, where visitors can see footprints left millions of years ago. The park also features swimming, camping, picnicking, and wildlife viewing across a scenic landscape of hills, woods, and river bottoms.

Viewing Dinosaur TracksHikingSwimmingCampingBirdwatching
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