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Palo Duro Canyon State Park, TX

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Average Rating: 4.6
Average Rating: 4.6
Average Rating: 4.6
Average Rating: 4.6
Average Rating: 4.6
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FACILITY OFFERING:

Camping & Lodging
Day Passes
Description
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Services & Amenities:

Within Park
  • Backpacking
  • Biking - Surfaced Roads/Trails
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Group Day-use Facilities
  • Guided Tours
  • Headquarters/Ranger Station
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hot Showers
  • Park Store
  • Picnic Area
  • Restrooms
  • Scenic Overlook
  • Trails - Multi-Use
  • Visitor Center/Museum
  • Wildlife Viewing
Alerts and Important Information

SUMMER TRAIL SAFETY:
Temperatures in the canyon are often 5-10 degrees hotter than on the rim. Outdoor activities during this time can be dangerous. Stay safe!
• Avoid hiking during the heat of the day.
• Stay on trails.
• Drink 1 liter of water per person, per mile.
• Hike with friends.

The following trails will close from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on days when the National Weather Service issues a heat advisory. Please observe these closures for your safety.
* Lighthouse
* Comanche
* Givens, Spicer, Lowry (GSL)
* Rock Garden

See the forecast or contact the park for more information.

January 9, 2026 - The equestrian campsites and equestrian trail are closed for trail maintenance.

October 21, 2025 - Burn ban in effect until further notice. No ash-producing fires are allowed, including wood or charcoal. You may use containerized fuel stoves with a shut-off valve for cooking.

Prescribed burns are planned during this timeframe (November-April), depending on weather and other factors. Prescribed fire operations and associated smoke may impact your visit. Some camping areas, lodging facilities, trails, and day-use areas may be closed for public safety. Contact the park to learn how this may affect your stay.

If your plans change, please modify or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to allow someone else to enjoy the park.

DAY USE FEE:
$8 per day, per person 13 and older.

OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION:
Office is open daily from 7:30am-5:30pm.
Entrance Gate is open daily from 7:00am to 10:00pm

HORSES:
All horses must have a negative coggins test within the past 12 months & present Coggins papers at the entrance gate. The Old West Stables, located inside the canyon, offers guided rides through Timber Creek Canyon. A snack bar and souvenirs are available for your convenience. Reservations are required. Please call Old West Stables at (806) 488-2180.

The Pioneer Amphitheater, near the Sagebrush Camping Area, hosts the TEXAS Outdoor Musical every summer. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 806-651-2181 or visit their website. PARK PHONE NUMBER: 806-488-2227

Notes

LATE ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
FOR RVS/TENTS/CAMPERS: All campers are required to check in at the Park Headquarters before occupying a site. If you arrive after 5:30 PM, please follow the directions below.

If you made your camping reservation before 4 PM, you will find an envelope with your last name on it in a yellow mailbox attached to the Headquarters building. Inside this envelope you will find your permit, maps, and other important park information. Please review your permit carefully. If your permit says "LATE ARRIVAL CAMPING PERMIT" you must come back to the Headquarters building before 9 AM the next morning to complete your check in.

FOR CABINS/PAVILION/GROUP HALL: If you have a reservation and will be arriving at the park after 5:30pm, call the park at 806-488-2227 ext. 220 prior to office closure for late arrival instructions.

Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
11450 PARK ROAD 5
CANYON  TX  79015
Phone Number:
Information:  (806)488-2227