The second largest canyon within the country lies within the heart of the Texas Panhandle. Visit Palo Duro canyon State Park; expertise the canyon's rugged beauty and revel in its colorful history.
Things to try and do
Explore the canon by foot, mountain bike, horse or automobile. We’ve got quite thirty miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails. Camp, geocache, study nature or bird watch. Throughout the summer, get pleasure from a performance of the outdoor musical drama Texas.
Choose from campsites with water and electricity, primitive drive-up sites, equestrian sites, or backpack inhabitancy areas. Keep in one among 3 cabins on the canon’s rim or four restricted service cabins on the canyon floor. Rent our new pavilion for a marriage, reunion or meeting.
Stop by the visitant Center on the canyon rim to be told additional about the park. The park store at the visitant Center sells books, pottery, jewellery and more. Seek for souvenirs, snacks and meals at the trading post on the canyon floor.
Trails and backpack campsites could close due to wet weather or poor conditions. Contact the park, or check our Facebook, for path status.
Horseback riding
Ride on trails through one, 500 acres put aside for horseback riding. You’ll be able to also share 2 different trails with hikers and mountain youth subculture.
Bring your own horses (original Coggins papers required). Park your trailer at the equestrian camping site. Bring a water bucket for your horse.
Take a guided tour. Recent West Stables on the canyon floor leads tours for the full family to Timber Creek canyon. They conjointly supply souvenirs and a snack counter. Reservations required; decision (806) 488-2180.
TEXAS, an out of doors opera
TEXAS runs Tuesdays through Sundays within the summer at the Pioneer Amphitheater within the park. Watch the stories, struggles and triumphs of early settlers. The family-friendly show has singing, dancing, fireworks and much of Texas humor!
Come early for a barbecue dinner on our covered patio.
Volunteer
We need you! Visit our Volunteer page and search by postal code (79015) to check however you'll be able to facilitate. Or visit the Partners in Palo Duro canon Foundation web site to be told concerning different ways in which to help.
Ranger Programs
We offer programs on the park’s history and natural options. Learn about birds or longhorn} cattle, or take a driving tour with a park ranger. Visit our Events page for approaching programs. Decision the park to schedule a bunch program.
Civilian Conservation Corps: staff with the 300 engineered Palo Duro canyon State Park more than seventy years ago. Learn additional on our History page.
Interpretive Guide to Palo Duro canon
Birds of Palo Duro canyon State Park: A Field listing
Palo Duro canyon Junior Naturalist Program
Destination: Palo Duron canon (Texas Parks Magazine)
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