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Friends of Dinosaur Valley State Park

Help support the most unique park in Texas!

Help support the most unique park in Texas!Help support the most unique park in Texas!

Join us Jan. 1, 2022 @ 2pm for our 6th annual dino Dive! Or virtually and Post your Jump!

We are sold out of medals for this event.  But, feel free to donate any amount you are comfortable with and join us! 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! 


Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

The Dino Dive - A Crazy Family friendly Event!

When is the Dino Dive?

2022 Dino Dive Medal - Start Your Collection Today!

2022 Dino Dive Medal - Start Your Collection Today!

January 1st 2022, 2:00 p.m. The Dino Dive is on the first day of every year.  This will be our 6th 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.

2022 Dino Dive Medal - Start Your Collection Today!

2022 Dino Dive Medal - Start Your Collection Today!

2022 Dino Dive Medal - Start Your Collection Today!

Sorry Medals are sold out for this event!


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.  Not 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!

The Blue Hole - 20 feet of Spring Fed Water

2022 Dino Dive Medal - Start Your Collection Today!

Other Events - Get Off The couch & Get Outside!

 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

Will this event be Covid safe?

We are looking at changing the location down the Paluxy River towards a more open area in order to spread people out.  It will be held at the rock beach area down from track site 2.

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..

Dino Dive 2019 - Saving the Dino!

Fun times at the Dinosaur Valley State Park Dino Dive!  No dinosaurs were hurt during this video!


Join us every year on January 1st to take a polar plunge in to the Blue Hole.  One of the most popular swimming holes in Texas! 

2022 Medal

This years medal will have a spinning dinosaur track built in.  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: ?? May be nice and sunny!!

Official Dino Dive Medals


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