Hiking enthusiasts will find direct access to trails from this backpacking area within Dinosaur Valley State Park. Acro Ridge offers full RV hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections at $16 per night, along with standard amenities like picnic tables and fire rings. The drive-in campground allows pets and provides shower facilities plus a dump station for self-contained units.
Located less than a mile from the main Dinosaur Valley State Park Campground, this area serves campers who want developed amenities while maintaining trail access. Reservations are available for those planning visits to this Glen Rose area destination.
Description
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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.
OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION:
All day use visitors can stay until the park closes at 10 p.m. No re-entry is allowed after 10 p.m.
Park HQ Office Hours:
Daily 8:30am-4:30pm
DINOSAUR TRACK INFORMATION:
Check for the latest updates on trails and tracks.
No overnight facilities for horses. Must be able to stake horses without damage to resources.
PARK PHONE NUMBER: 254-897-4588
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsAcro Ridge Backpacking Area is located in Texas near Glen Rose
Directions
From Ft. Worth: Take Hwy 377 South to Granbury. Go South on Hwy 144 to Hwy 67. Then West on Hwy 67 to Glen Rose. Take FM 205 4 miles North to Park Road 59. Park Headquarters will be 1 mile. From Waco: Take Hwy 6 to Meridian. Then Hwy 144 to Glen Rose. Take FM 205 for 4 miles North to Park Road 59. Park Headquarters will be 1 mile ahead.
Address
1629 PARK ROAD 59
Glen Rose, TX 76043
Coordinates
32.2541917941 N
97.8058983808 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 6/29/26- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 6/29/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 6/29/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 6/29/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 14 min from Waco, TX
- 1 hr 18 min from Dallas, TX
- 1 hr 53 min from Killeen, TX
- 1 hr 57 min from Abilene, TX
