Did you know you can reserve the entire Lodge at Fossil Rim for your group? It’s an option worth knowing about and one that transforms an already memorable setting into something entirely your own.
A full Lodge reservation gives your group exclusive use of all four guest rooms and shared common spaces, with capacity for up to 16 overnight guests. A private bed-and-breakfast experience set inside a working wildlife preserve – with no outside guests sharing the space and a dedicated Fossil Rim team member on-site 24/7 for peace of mind.
Conveniently located just over an hour from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex in Glen Rose, Texas, The Lodge offers a rare combination of seclusion and accessibility — one of the most unique overnight stays in Texas.
It’s a setting that works naturally for a range of occasions: family reunions, milestone birthdays, anniversary celebrations, bachelorette parties, holiday gatherings, and corporate retreats. What connects them is the experience itself – waking up inside Fossil Rim, watching animals move through the landscape from your window, gathering around the outdoor fireplace as the sun goes down.
Groups who book the Lodge for two consecutive nights will receive a complimentary private tour aboard one of our safari vehicles, led by a knowledgeable Fossil Rim guide. It’s an up-close look at the preserve that goes well beyond the self-drive experience and a natural addition to any group stay.
Some experiences are best shared. A full Lodge reservation gives your group a private place to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy everything that makes a stay at Fossil Rim so memorable.
To check availability or learn more, complete the inquiry form below or contact us at lodge@fossilrim.org | 254-898-4268.
Inquiry - Reserve Entire Lodge
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to book your getaway or have questions about the Lodge? Contact us at lodge@fossilrim.org or call (254) 898-4268. We'd love to hear from you!
- Spring Break: March 7-22, 2026
- Memorial Day: May 22-25, 2026
- Independence Day: July 3-4, 2026
- Labor Day: September 4-6, 2026
- Thanksgiving Break: November 27-28, 2026
- Winter Break: Dec 26, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Fossil Rim is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day every year. The Lodge is closed the Wednesday and Thursday of Thanksgiving week and December 23rd, 24th and 25th.
No, we restrict pets coming on to our property for both their safety, and the safety of our species. The only outside animals that are allowed on Fossil Rim property are working service animals that have a dedicated task they are trained to do. They must be with the person they work for at all times and they are not allowed to be left at any location unattended.
If you have a service animal, please inform the Lodge staff before your arrival. Service animals are not allowed on guided tours, but a self-guided drive may be substituted instead.
Check-in is anytime after 3 p.m. and check-out is by 11:30 a.m. the last morning of your stay, unless you have a guided tour scheduled. If you are scheduled for a guided tour, we ask that you check-out of your room and remove all belongings before embarking on your tour.
You may request an early check-in or a late check-out at least 24 hours before your scheduled arrival time, but all extended stay requests will incur a $25.00 fee.
The earliest check-in available is 1:30pm.
The Lodge offers a continental breakfast of muffins, scones and breakfast sandwiches as well as milk, juice, yogurt and oatmeal.
We do not provide any lunch or dinner options at the Lodge. The Café at the Overlook closes at 5:30 p.m., but there are many options available in Glen Rose.
Lodge guests may receive a complimentary Self-Drive pass to the scenic drive upon check-in. Guided experiences like our Safari Tours and Behind-the-Scenes Tours may be added to the stay at a discounted rate.
*All tours, excluding self-drives, are subject to availability.
Yes, we offer full Lodge rentals for groups looking for an exclusive wildlife experience. Whether it's a family gathering, corporate retreat, or special event, we'd love to help you plan.
For more information on availability and pricing, click here or reach out to lodge@fossilrim.org | (254) 898-4268.
The best place for a possible animal sighting is from the deck on the second floor. The Lodge is located in our largest pasture at Fossil Rim, the Main Pasture, which contains more than 400 acres and is home to over 10 species of deer, antelope and native wildlife. With such a vast area for our animals to explore, we can never guarantee that animals will be in the vicinity of the Lodge every day.
Guests are permitted to enjoy the outdoors on balconies and patios, but MUST remain within the Lodge fence at all times. Any area beyond the fence is considered a wild animal area, and is dangerous for pedestrians.
No, all guests are provided with a gate code that is active for the duration of their stay that they may use to come and go as they please.
Fossil Rim does not offer refunds due to inclement weather. You will need to contact us before the designated time frame in order to receive a refund. Lodging guests can reschedule their reservation but will incur a $50.00 transfer fee. If Fossil Rim has to cancel your reservation for any reason, you will receive a full refund.
Vouchers are available for $499 and include one night in any guest room, plus two Safari Tour tickets.
The Lodge is not wheelchair accessible, but we do have room options that are more mobility friendly than the rest. A few concrete steps are still used to get up from the driveway, but our staff is willing to help in whatever way possible.
There is no covered parking available at Fossil Rim.