Help support the most unique park in Texas!
Join us Jan. 1, 2023 @ 2pm for our 7th annual dino Dive!
We will have a limited number of medals available so be sure to reserve yours today. The 2023 medal will be bronze and consist of a acrocanthosaurus skull with a movable jaw! We are also giving a free authentic mosasaur dinosaur tooth with each medal as well. Your purchase will also include free entry into the park! As always your donation is greatly appreciated. It helps us put on crazy events year round such as the Dino Dive. All profit from our organization helps with educational programs, supplies and more! Thank you for your support!
*Please note this year’s Dino Dive may not be held in the Paluxy River due to water quality. We are actively monitoring the situation and retain hope that we will get more rain soon and be able to plunge into the Paluxy as in years past. As a backup, we may hold the event near the Sinclair dinosaur models outside the Park Store. Either way we will try to make this event fun and exciting like always!
The Dino Dive - A Crazy Family friendly Event!
When is the Dino Dive?
2023 Dino Dive Medal - Start Your Collection Today!
2023 Dino Dive Medal - Start Your Collection Today!
January 1st 2023, 2:00 p.m. The Dino Dive is on the first day of every year. This will be our 7th year to put on the Dino Dive. Its a great tradition and a lot of fun! Contact us a dvspgiftshop@yahoo.com for more info.
2023 Dino Dive Medal - Start Your Collection Today!
2023 Dino Dive Medal - Start Your Collection Today!
2023 Dino Dive Medal - Start Your Collection Today!
Those that participate in the Dino Dive and have purchased a ticket will receive a official Dinosaur Valley State Park Dino Dive medal. These are the real deal. This years medal will be bronze and have a jaw that opens and closes. This is not one those cheap kiddy awards. You deserve something awesome! You can reserve your ticket online through the PayPal link above. This also gets you into the park for free and a real authentic mosasaur dinosaur tooth!
The Blue Hole - 20 feet of Spring Fed Water
2023 Dino Dive Medal - Start Your Collection Today!
Other Events - Get Off The couch & Get Outside!
* Please note this year’s Dino Dive may not be held in the Paluxy River due to water quality. We are actively monitoring the situation and retain hope that we will get more rain soon and be able to plunge into the Paluxy as in years past. As a backup, we may hold the event near the Sinclair dinosaur models outside the Park Store. Either way we will try to make this event fun and exciting like always!
The Blue Hole is a deep swimming area in the Paluxy River located in the heart of Dinosaur Valley State Park. It is spring fed and is around 20 feet deep in some places. It is a popular area for many visitors especially during the summer.
This year it will be located at the rocky beach down from track site 2.
Other Events - Get Off The couch & Get Outside!
Other Events - Get Off The couch & Get Outside!
Other Events - Get Off The couch & Get Outside!
First Day Hikes - Earn your hiking pin!
New Years Eve Hike to the Overlook
Horse Back Ridding
Family Fun Bike Ride
Tips for the Dino Dive
Other Events - Get Off The couch & Get Outside!
Tips for the Dino Dive
Wear your diving clothes under the clothes you wear to the event; then you don’t have to change into it just to change right back out of it!
Wear river shoes. Certain places are slippery.
Dino Dive - Costume
Other Events - Get Off The couch & Get Outside!
Tips for the Dino Dive
Just be creative. A costume is not required. Some people like acting a little crazy and that's ok at Dinosaur Valley State Park!
Frequently Asked Questions
How deep is the Blue Hole?
The Blue hole slopes off from ankle deep to up to 20 ft deep in certain areas. One side has a nice sloping beach type area and other sides have steep drop offs.
When does the Dino Dive start?
January 1st, 2:00 p.m. Meet us at the rocky beach area 100 yards down from the main track site 2.
Do I have to dive in?
No. We suggest just jumping in feet first for safety reasons. Some people just go in ankle deep others get a running start and go all in! We plan on having a slip n slide this year!
Do I have to wear a costume?
No. Costumes are just for fun.
Are there dinosaurs in the Blue Hole?
We have not seen any lately. Or at-least not for the last 113 million years. But..
2023 Ribbon for Medal
This years medal will include a ribbon replicating our famous Lone Ranger Trail.
2023 Medal
This years medal will be bronze and have a acrocanthosaurus skull with a moveable jaw. Its going to be awesome! There will be limited quantities, so be sure to reserve your medal today as we have limited supply.
Record Temperatures Dino Dive
Past Temperatures During the Dino Dive
2016: 47
2017: 65
2018: 29
2019: 55
2020: 56
2021: 39 | wind 14 mph | Feels Like 33
2022: 74
2023: ?
