Read on for information about Option 1 (Triceratops Sites), Option 2 (Pachy Group Camp), and Option 3 (Car Camping). And then for large RVs and towable trailers (over 30 feet or those needing a pull-thru site), we will also share about booking available through the Dinosaur Valley RV Park. 

FREE Camping if you sign up to volunteer for a race shift!​

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Option 1: Triceratops Sites – Water + Electric Hookups at the State Park

(Large, sturdy, geared for RVs or families needing more setup room)

  

• Location: Inside Dinosaur Valley State Park (across the river from the trails used for the race). See the Lanham Mill Camping Area in the picture below. Address: 1629 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043

• What’s included: 44 sites with electric (30-amp), water hookups, picnic table, fire ring/grill, and a concrete pad

• Good for: RVs (must be ≤30 feet), towable trailers (must be ≤30 feet), tents, or vehicles with a tent on the pad

• Cost: $26 per night

• Race Day Travel: 15-minute drive to the race. When the river is low, you can walk to the race site BUT it is a wet crossing and about a half mile walk. If there has been recent rain, you can NOT walk to the race site from here.

• Check-in: 2:00 pm | Check-out: 12:00 pm

• Alternative if you won't fit in one of these sites: Dinosaur Valley RV Park (read more about this at the bottom)​​

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Important:

• These sites are reserved through the race (not the park)

• Friends/family age 13+ who aren’t racing pay $8/day at check-in

• Ideal for folks with a detachable vehicle for race-day driving

• A follow-up email will be sent closer to race day to those who sign up to help me with assigning campsites (it will gather your top 3 sites you want to stay at, or who else registered you want to camp close to).

• We pay the State Park for these sites and organize this on their behalf to free up their staff's time. All sites at the Park are for the race only for that weekend.

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Option 2: Pachy Group Camp – Tent-Only Group Camp at the State Park

(Social, compact, ideal for herds of tent campers looking to share space)

• Location: Inside Dinosaur Valley State Park (across the river from the trails used for the race). See Theropod Group Site and Sauropod Group Site in the picture below. Address: 1629 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043

• What’s included: Shaded group areas with picnic tables, easy walk to restrooms/showers

• Good for: Tent campers or anyone wanting to sleep in the field with a simple, affordable setup

• Cost: $10 per person, per night

• Race Day Travel: 15-minute drive to the race. When the river is low, you can walk to the race site BUT it is a wet crossing and about a half mile walk. If there has been recent rain, you can NOT walk to the race site from here.

• Check-in: 2:00 pm | Check-out: 12:00 pm
   

Important:

• FREE Camping in these spots if you sign up to volunteer for a race shift!

• Every camper must register (we’ll collect names from you after registration if you book for more than one)

• First-come, first-pick of your tent spot under the trees

• We pay the State Park for these sites and organize this on their behalf to free up their staff's time. All sites at the Park are for the race only for that weekend.

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Option 3: Car Camping

(Low cost place to sleep in your car before or after the race)

• Location: Inside Dinosaur Valley State Park (across the river from the trails used for the race). Address: 1629 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043

• What’s included: A parking spot inside the State Park overnight. You can walk to or drive over to the restroom and showers building. 

• Good for: Someone who just wants to sleep in their car race eve and doesn't have a tent. 

• Cost: $10 per car, per night

• Race Day Travel: 15-minute drive to the race. When the river is low, you can walk to the race site BUT it is a wet crossing and about a half mile walk. If there has been recent rain, you can NOT walk to the race site from here.

• Check-in: 2:00 pm | Check-out: 12:00 pm

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Important:

• If you wish to car camp at the race parking lot Saturday night, you are welcome to do so for free. No car camping available Friday or Sunday night at the race parking lot.​​

• These sites are reserved through the race (not the park)

• Friends/family age 13+ who aren’t racing pay $8/day at check-in

• We pay the State Park for these sites and organize this on their behalf to free up their staff's time. All sites at the Park are for the race only for that weekend.​​

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RVs and Towable Trailers Over 30 Feet or Needing Pull-Thru Site:

Dinosaur Valley RV Park​ (​1099 Park Road 59 Glen Rose, TX 76043; Phone: 888-996-3466 (DINO)) just outside the State Park entrance is the perfect choice if you need a pull-through RV site or have an RV or towable trailer OVER 30 feet. If you call them and reference the race when booking, they will give our athletes a 10% discount!

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 Other Important Camping Details:

• Options 1 (Triceratops Sites) & 2 (Pachy Group Camp) & 3 (Car Camping):
  Upon arrival at the park HQ, check in with your name. Staff will have the race’s reservation list and provide your window permit

  • Registered participants: no park entry fee (it’s covered!)

  • Guests 13+: $8/day park fee due at check-in
     

• Arriving before Friday, November 20?
  Book directly with the State Park for the dates before Friday, then email your site number to info@dinosaurvalleytrailrun.com. We’ll do our best to keep your spot for the weekend.