Glen Rose, Texas camping options sit within easy reach of the Paluxy River, known for its dinosaur tracks and limestone formations. The area receives approximately 35 inches of rainfall annually with summer temperatures often exceeding 90°F. Most RV parks remain open year-round with winter temperatures typically mild enough for comfortable camping.
What to do
River access activities: Dinosaur Valley RV Park offers convenient river entry points directly from the campground. "Guests of DVRVP can access the river by following a small trail at one corner of the park by the entrance of DVSP. Our family spent a whole day in the river a minute walk from our camper," explains one camper at Dinosaur Valley RV Park.
Dinosaur attractions: The area features multiple dinosaur-themed activities within short distances of each other. A visitor to Oakdale RV Resort notes, "We screwed up and booked a different spot and our camper was too long. Oakdale was able to accommodate us on short notice. The staff was friendly and informative. Our kids had a great time in the expansive pool and enjoyed the snow cone stand across the street."
Big Rocks Park: This public park offers easy access from several campgrounds and features large limestone formations perfect for climbing and wading. "This campground is right across the street from Big Rock Park and a close drive to Dinosaur State Park. This is a large RV Park with campsites and cabins," reports a visitor to Oakdale RV Resort.
What campers like
Farm animal interactions: Several parks feature livestock and barnyard animals that campers can visit. "Lovely park. Beautiful location and property surrounded by oak trees with an abundance of horses, cattle, a few donkeys and one goat. If you have horses this is the place for you," writes a camper about 4C's Rodeo Ranch & RV Park.
Weekend activities: Many RV parks near Glen Rose organize regular family events. "Weekend activities like movie night, s'mores, hay rides, and petting zoo. Very clean," mentions a Dinosaur Valley RV Park reviewer about the scheduled entertainment.
Separate pool areas: Some parks divide swimming facilities by age groups. "They have separate adult and kids pools + a pretty good playground with great umbrellas for shade at the kids pool, plus a nice little water feature that the kids loved," reports a camper at Dinosaur Valley RV Park.
What you should know
Water levels vary seasonally: River access points may become limited during dry periods. "Even though the river this year was on the dry side. We still had plenty to do," notes a camper from Oakdale RV Resort.
Traffic fluctuations: Glen Rose camping experiences peak visitation during summer months and holiday weekends. Advance reservations become particularly important for these periods across all local RV parks.
Fire restrictions: Some campgrounds prohibit open fires regardless of season. As one camper at Cedar Ridge RV Park points out, "It's basically a long term full time residential park," which explains their stricter policies regarding fires and other activities.
Tips for camping with families
Playground facilities: Multiple RV parks feature well-maintained play areas for children. "This campground is very family oriented, playgrounds, a 'real' fort, teepee, basketball court, hiking trails, and a huge family pool," mentions a camper from Dinosaur Valley RV Park.
Wildlife encounters: Children can enjoy learning about local animals and dinosaur history simultaneously. "My kids really loved their barnyard with goats, a donkey, a horse and a pony!" shares an enthusiastic visitor to Dinosaur Valley RV Park.
Swimming options: Lost Creek RV Park offers "Beautiful rv park. Not the kind of place you would want to stay if you're looking to get away from it all as it's right in town, but super convenient if your looking for a place to stop for a night or two in a park that's safe and well maintained."
Tips from RVers
Site selection factors: When choosing between RV parks Glen Rose, Texas topography creates variations in site levelness. "This is a down home friendly place within minutes of anything you need in Stephenville, Texas. It has two full bathrooms complete with showers, work out room, washer and dryers and an area for meetings," notes a camper about Green Deer RV Park.
Water management: Water hookups remain consistent across most parks, but water pressure varies. Bring regulators if your RV requires steady pressure.
Space considerations: RV sites range from spacious to compact depending on park layout. "The RV sites are all full connections pull through sites that are very, very tight," warns a visitor to Off The Vine RV Park about their particular layout constraints.
