14 PLACES TO STAY IN GLEN ROSE, TEXAS
WHERE TO STAY IN GLEN ROSE, TEXAS
There are a decent amount of places to stay in Glen Rose when it comes to chain hotels but when it comes to the more unique boutique hotels your options are fairly limited. In this article, you’ll find numerous boutique hotels, cabins, Airbnb, and a few chain hotels I recommend.
HOTELS
ROUGH CREEK LODGE
Rough Creek Lodge is the GEM of Glen Rose. Rough Creek Lodge isn't just a place to stay it’s truly a place to stay a while and experience. Rough Creek Lodge sits on 11,000 acres of Texas-style paradise. It’s filled with adventures for families, friends, lovers, groups, and even great for business retreats. Whether you're renting a room in the lodge, a cabin, or a home, you'll have access to some of the most amazing activities, food, and amenities in the Western Hemisphere.
I grew up going to Rough Creek Lodge for years since I was like 5 years old. Our family would go to Rough Creek for holidays like Easter brunch and easter egg hunting, special occasions like celebrating my high school graduation and then my college graduation, or honestly just for a fun staycation or meal.
I feel like I truly have the inside scoop on Rough Creek because not only did I grow up going there with my friends and family, I actually worked there as a babysitter at the Kids Ranch and then also lifeguarded at the family pool which has a full lazy river, waterslide, and hot tub! Y’all, this resort has it all.. from zip-lining, fishing, batting cages, s’mores, fossil hunting, axe throwing, hiking, to archery, and so much more. See all the activities available at Rough Creek Lodge here.
SKYBOX CABINS
You’ll absolutely want to stay in one of these epic treehouses in the Texas hill country. I still can’t believe these cabins are in my hometown… When someone mentioned them in my hometown as a potential place to stay after our wedding last October I looked them up and my mouth actually fell open. These cabins are INCREDIBLE! We had an amazing opportunity to stay in two of the four they offered last summer.
In addition to 4 cabins, they also have glamping tents! See them all here. I will say, they are definitely in the country and about 15 minutes out of town but so worth it if you’re looking to disconnect from reality. I will say if you’re looking for a place to work from home, this is probably not the place. We barely had any service and they don’t have wifi. Again, not a huge deal unless you’re wanting to work while in the beautiful Texas hill country.
THE FOOTHILLS SAFARI CAMP
Have you ever wanted to sleep in a tent surrounded by beautiful wildlife? The Foothills Safari Camp includes a ticket to a self-guided tour through the Gosdin Scenic Drive at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. Why let the fun end at the scenic drive? Spend the night with wild animals in an awesome safari tent and then enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Glass Wall Pavilion (this is only available to guests staying the night). Read more about The Foothills Safari Camp here as well as The Lodge. The Lodge was built in the early 1980s as the home for original Fossil Rim owner Tom Mantzel. Through the years, it has been updated to provide bed-and-breakfast-style accommodations. Several common areas are available for guest use, including the newly renovated Lounge, Great Room, Balcony, and shared Kitchen.
OAKDALE PARK
When I was younger Oakdale Park was the place to be in Glen Rose during the spring and summer! It’s where the public pool was, right across from the Snow Shack, and overall just a place to hang out with friends. The Original Family Campground, Oakdale Park opened in 1925 as a campground, and motor court, built around the largest swimming pool in Texas at that time, the 330,000-gallon Oakdale Plunge. Oakdale is now one of the only private RV parks in the country listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
For almost 100 years, Oakdale has been home to many events, from family reunions, RV rallies, swimming parties, and music concerts. Oakdale has everything a campground can offer with 120 RV spaces with full hook-ups, 20 spaces for tent camping with electricity, 20 cabins, two bunkhouses, two bathhouses, meeting room with kitchenettes, the Oakdale Casino, an updated 95-year-old dance hall turned event center, an outdoor kitchen and pavilion, the Dino Playground, a new children’s playground, a laundromat, an outdoor stage, picnic shelters, a park store, and free WIFI.
The pool is now only available to guests, members, or guests of members which not a lot of locals are a fan of but it is what it is. I think Oakdale has really been cleaned up over the years and is looking brand new now!
INN ON THE RIVER
In a 102-year-old building, the Inn on the River, a boutique hotel has been a destination for relaxation, creating memories for the last 37 years. This 22-room boutique hotel is located on the Paluxy River in the heart of the Historic District of Glen Rose. Located one block from the Court House Square in Somervell County; the building is an official Texas Historic Landmark by the Texas Historic Commission and a Glen Rose Landmark by the Glen Rose Historic Preservations Committee. It has that old vintage feel of your grandma’s house but in the chic way, ya know? Not the scary I might get murdered here way, haha! The best part is that you can enjoy the river right in the hotel’s back yard!
AIRBNBS
WHERE I’VE STAYED
GLEN ROSE RIVER HOUSE
This Airbnb we rented for my bridesmaids the night before the wedding and it was perfect — honestly, I wish I could have experienced it more. The place was beyond spacious and right on the river with an area to chill and even start a fire. We didn’t have time to do this unfortunately but they provided us with ingredients to make s’mores. This Airbnb is also dog friendly which is a must for us when we travel because we always bring Olive and now our second dog Pippin if we’re road trippin’.
MODERN CRAFTSMAN STYLE 4 BED/4 BATH HOME
We rented this Airbnb out for our rehearsal dinner as well as where the groomsmen could stay for the wedding weekend and it was awesome! This place is dog-friendly, super spacious, has great kitchen space, and is truly a spot for a large get-together. The overall aesthetic was great too — which not a ton of places in Glen Rose have.
WHERE I’VE VETTED
LA PALMILLA FARMS
I’m not going to talk about all of these Airbnb’s but this one made my jaw drop! It’s absolutely stunning and actually a space to rent located on a venue property that’s incredibly beautiful. I mean look at this place!! I want to get married again just to have photos taken here in my gowns!
VISTA DEL LAGO
CACTUS BLUFF - BEAUTIFUL SCENERY
HISTORIC BARNARD RIVER HOUSE
RIVERFRONT RETREAT
CHAIN HOTELS
There are numerous chain hotels in Glen Rose because of the many events that take place in town at the Expo Center, The Promise, and even the Power Plant. However, there are only a couple of them I would recommend and honestly, I recommend them if you can’t book any of the above-mentioned. For our wedding in Glen Rose, we did a ton of research on hotels in town that we could book for our guests.
LA QUINTA
I’ve been to this hotel for events in their private rooms you can rent for parties etc. as well as blocked-off rooms here for our wedding. Our guests said the place was great for a chain hotel and a decent price.
BEST WESTERN DINOSAUR VALLEY INN & SUITES
This hotel is right next to the Glen Rose Expo Center where numerous events are hosted like the rodeo, dog shows, and other various events, making it a great location. I think the last time I stayed here I was about 12 for a friend’s birthday staycation but it still has great reviews on Google.
XOXO
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