Help support the most unique park in Texas!
Join us Jan. 1, 2025 @ 2pm for our 9th annual dino Dive!
We will have a limited number of medals available so be sure to reserve yours today. The 2025 is already in the works. Your purchase will also include free entry into the park! As always your donation and purchases are 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, park maintenance, trail work, and much more! Thank you for your support!
The first 300 participants that sign up will also receive a free large real fossilized shark tooth!
As always thank you for supporting us and keeping our park beautiful!
The Dino Dive - A Crazy Family friendly Event!
When is the Dino Dive?
2025 Dino Dive Medal In Production! Start Your Collection Today!
2025 Dino Dive Medal In Production! Start Your Collection Today!
January 1st 2025, 2:00 p.m. The Dino Dive is on the first day of every year. This will be our 8th 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.
2025 Dino Dive Medal In Production! Start Your Collection Today!
2025 Dino Dive Medal In Production! Start Your Collection Today!
2025 Dino Dive Medal In Production! Start Your Collection Today!
Those who participate in the Dino Dive and have purchased a ticket will receive an official Dinosaur Valley State Park Dino Dive medal. These are the real deal. This is not one of those cheap kiddy awards. You deserve something awesome for braving the Dino Dive! This will be our largest medal yet! All medal and shaped like the state of Texas. All the tracks blinged out. The main large track will also be a spinner. You can reserve your ticket (includes medal) online through the PayPal link above. This also gets you into the park for free!
The Blue Hole - 20 Feet of Spring Fed Water
2025 Dino Dive Medal In Production! 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.
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.
If you are not a strong swimmer wear a life jacket.
Children wear a life jacket.
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! Remember that you’ll jump into the water in your costume, so make sure you can safely swim in it.
Free Large Real Fossilized Shark Tooth - First 300
$28.95
The first 300 people to reserve their Dino Dive medal and entry will receive a free large fossilized shark tooth!
Latest information regarding the 2025 Dino Dive
Day of Arrival
Hello fellow 2025 Dino Divers,
I just wanted to give you a little information about how we have our registration setup for your arrival on January 1st, 2025, and tips for making it a great experience:
- When you drive up to the front gate, the attendant will have a list of those that paid via PayPal. The list will be in alphabetical order by your first name or business name that PayPal uses.
- Next, head towards the big Sinclair dinosaur models and park near the park store and Blue Hole.
- Head towards the equestrian trail located directly across from the park store. Take that trail down towards the river. You will see signs and the registration table. This is where you will sign a waiver and pick up your medal and mosasaurs tooth.
- Depending on how many Dino Dive jumpers we have we may staggering groups in heats of 50 in order of arrival.
We will provide a warming tent and hot chocolate.
- Tips: Bring river shoes, a towel, and change of clothes. Life jackets are recommended for children and those who are not strong swimmers.
- Last, have fun! This is one of the most exhilarating events we have at the park, and an incredible way to start 2025.
We appreciate your purchases and donations for this event! It provides numerous resources and supplies for the park. It's people like you that help keep it beautiful for all of us to enjoy.
Thank you!
Paul Baker
Manager
LDL Friends of Dinosaur Valley State Park
1629 Park Road 59
PO Box 1283
Glen Rose, TX 76043
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.
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!
Do I have to wear a costume?
No. Costumes are just for fun. If you choose to wear a costume, be sure that you can safely swim in it. Wear a lifejacket if you are unsure. Safety first.
Are there dinosaurs in the Blue Hole?
We have not seen any lately. Or at-least not for the last 113 million years. But..
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: 72
2024: 55
2025: I hope its cold!
