Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: an hour ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: 5 hours ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Date: 15 hours ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Gorgeous views!

Date: 18 hours ago

Review №5

Rating: 2

The view of the hills are very pretty. Im 68 years old and was unable to enjoy any attractions due to having to hike over three miles to see them. Very disappointing trip. I have back and oxygen issues. You should provide accessibility by roads. I went to Caprock Canyon and loved every minute of it .

Date: a day ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Wonderful experience for the 150th Anniversary of Palo Alto. Thank you for having us and all the kind hospitality.

Date: a day ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Sunset! The picture does not do the canyon any justice. The ridges have more red in them.

Date: a day ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Date: 3 days ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Wonderful adventure. Nice drive through canyon. Lots of trails. Dog-friendliness: Dogs not allowed in buildings.

Date: 3 days ago

Review №10

Rating: 4

Go early to avoid crowds, annoying speeders on narrow roads, obviously not interested in looking. Nice museum with very good Archaeologic, paleontology displays. Numerous overlooks.

Date: 3 days ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Date: 4 days ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

We have lived in Texas for 24 years and this was our first time at Palo Duro. Shame on us. This is a fantastic park, at least if you like to hike or bike. Lots of trails to choose from. Ive read other reviews about encountering not-so-friendly park employees, but the only interactions we had were pleasant. One big plus is the trading post serves Blue Bell ice cream! Two things to be aware of. One is the biting flies that will drive you crazy. Not sure if this is the same at other times of the year, but they were bad the last week of Sept. So beware. Also IMO, the best campground is Hackberry, at least sites 10 through 32 (we stayed in 18 and it was really nice). Sites 1-9 are mostly out in the open. The other campgrounds are also fairly open and close together Toilets: Restrooms and showers are just OK. Picnic area: Picnic area was nice and mostly shaded

Date: 5 days ago

Review №13

Rating: 4

Date: 6 days ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: 6 days ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Very beautiful place

Date: a week ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №17

Rating: 4

Palo Duro Canyon State Park lays claim to the title of 2nd deepest canyon in the United States. Heavy rains may at times affect trail closures within the park, while the roadways throughout the park remain open. One may stop at the Visitor s center, containing a gallery of local artisan made items, after viewing a movie about the area s history including a battle that occurred nearby. Also within the park are two campgrounds and a park managed glamping facility. Seasonal horseback riding may also be available. Of note are the numerous semi-private picnic area turnouts, many with bathrooms nearby. Bathrooms near the campgrounds also have showers. Finally there is a Restaurant in the center of the park. The food choices are common fare of hotdogs and hamburgers fries and O-rings. Camping supplies and souvenirs are also available at this location considered a must see when in the Amarillo TX area.

Date: a week ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №20

Rating: 1

Travelled 620 miles with my horses to ride in the park and experience the views and landscape. When I pulled up to the visitor center, SIGN SAID ALL TRAILS CLOSED. NOTHING ON THEER POST SAID CLOSED TRAILS, I LOOKED WHILE TRYING TO FIND SOMEWHERE TO STAY AND RIDE MY HORSES.

Date: a week ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Excellent mini grand canyon in the panhandle of Texas just south of Amarillo. Bring some water and good hiking boots for the full experience. You can go pretty much anywhere your legs will take you. Lots of camping places and RV lots within the park.

Date: a week ago

Review №22

Rating: 3

Do not go here in the summer. Its unbearable. Call and ask a park ranger for a recommended time of year to visit this park. You will be glad you did.

Date: a week ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Beautiful place on earth! Glad we visited when passing through!

Date: a week ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Wow, this place is amazing!!! Its absolutely gorgeous. I love that there are so many hiking trails. This is one of the most colorful places that Ive ever seen. Its perfect for all ages. Its also very affordable. I had no idea that this kind of landscape was in Texas... I highly recommend that you check it out!!

Date: a week ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Just the thing for hiking. And Texas wildlife

Date: a week ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Beautiful!!

Date: a week ago

Review №31

Rating: 3

Depends what you want to do. To me this is a day trip park, I can not advice camping here in September and October. The flys will drive you crazy!! Better to just drive in for the day and get the heck out after you see the gougoes sights!

Date: a week ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Easy entry and worth the gate fee. The paved road through the park is an easy drive with lots of lay offs to get those perfect pictures and lots of camping areas if you want to spend some time. The curio shop has some videos worth watching to hear the history attached to the canyon.

Date: a week ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Beautiful place.

Date: a week ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №35

Rating: 1

I love going there but the Park Rangers who patrol out there are narcissist with superiority complexes.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

What a beautiful place, filled with wildlife and great birds. Known at the Grand Canyon of Texas, it holds up its reputation well.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Traveling from KY to AZ. 36 foot fifth wheel, tow vehicle and second car. Stopped here for 2 nights. Site 85. 50/30/20A and water. No sewer, but 2 dump stations in park. After backing in (very easy) realized it can be used as a pull through entering in front of site 87. Very roomy site. Covered picnic table and fire ring/grill. Didnt use restrooms or showers, but they were clean. Most of site is red dirt, but parked on asphalt and picnic table is on concrete pad. Close to level. If youve never been here, the Mesquite camp area is like 5 or 6 miles past the park entrance gate. Steep grade into canyon and curvy road. Now for the experience. Although some would complain about some things in this park we were able to overlook any problems (we had none anyway) because it was so beautiful. This is the nicest park weve been to in several years. Great scenery, trails everywhere and wildlife. We saw mule deer, roadrunners, rabbits, turkey, lizards, huge centipede, longhorns and lots of birds. Sat at bird viewing station behind the tradepost for a while and saw many different birds. It was hot during the day and cool at night in September. Would definitely stay again. Fees listed include fees for 3 vehicles. $48/night

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Stunning place

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

We stayed here 3 nights to explore the park. Lots of trails to hike and explore. Camp sites are well set up with plenty of space and privacy. The bathhouse is modern and clean. The park Rangers are friendly and helpful.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Neat state park, hot in the summer

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Absolutely amazing park. Theres certainly no shortage of things to do and see here.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

This place is phenomenal and right here in Texas. If you overlook the blight of the innumerable windmills blotting out the sky, its a beautiful 7 hour trip from my home in central Texas. Upon arriving I was greeted with the welcoming smiles of the extremely helpful park employees. They give me a marked up map explaining how to get to my campsite and Im sent on my way. Spending my time here I tried to think of the best ways to describe it. I settled on a list of pros and cons. Bear with me. Pros: This place is BEAUTIFUL!!! Seriously, pictures dont do justice to it. Theres a reason the word breathtaking was invented and Im fairly certain this place falls neatly into that category. This place is a hiking wonderland. Tons and tons of trails for all skill levels and interest levels (FYI: My photos are from the Rock Garden Trail which climbs from the floor of the canyon to the top). Its MAD cheap. Theres a free to use shower in the latrine. There are porta-cans in the campgrounds. There is NO cell service at the bottom of the canyon (or even above halfway down). Theres a trading post that has free wifi. Theres a seeming anti-partying stance as public consumption of alcohol is prohibited. This is great because peace, quiet and stuff. The campgrounds are quite nicely appointed with fire-pits, water spigots and a covered picnic table. Cons: The campsites are REALLY close together. Like with anywhere you go camping, especially in state/national parks, the campsites are super bunched together. I experienced this in Grand Canyon as well. This makes for a rather noisy experience, what with people walking to and fro, bluetooth speakers (with Queen on shuffle and repeat) and there was a large group across the way with several boisterous children. There is NO cell service at the bottom of the canyon (or even above halfway down). Yes, I did list this as a pro but I think it can also be a con. Public consumption of alcohol is prohibited. Also listed as a pro, I see it also as a con because, the unruly behavior of some penalizes us adults whod like to quietly enjoy a beverage in the peace and quiet. All in all, Im going back again, likely twice a year at least. There was so much to see and experience here. I love it.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Grand canyon of Texas it is. Beautiful drive to the bottom.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Second trip here and its still a magical place. Also, super convenient and just 10 minutes from I27. Although Lighthouse Trail is the big draw, take time and explore the numerous other hiking options. BE SURE AND PACK WATER AND SNACKS! Enough for you and your pet. The sun is strong here and it gets hot even during the spring and fall. Cell service is spotty at best.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Line to get in moved rather quickly. Good map. Very scenic. Friendly staff. Humvee tour was exciting! Like a rollercoaster!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

This is a beautiful park. I didnt realize until I planned my trip that it is the 2nd largest Canyon in the US. The Lighthouse trail was amazing. The hike all the way to the top was hard but well worth the climb!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №54

Rating: 4

Lunch at the Trading Post was surprisingly affordable. Loved the gift shop, even bought some stuff. Every staff person we interacted with was quite friendly and helpful! Beautiful beyond words. We only drove through cause were old folks, but the scenery made us long for the days we would have had our bikes! Its a bit off the beaten path, but well worth your time!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Great place. Easy access with a camper. One section is a 10% grade going down to the canyon floor. I think all camping areas are at the level. I stayed in mesquite camp area I had water and electric and plenty of space. Great dark sky area too. The bathrooms are clean and they have showers too. I was a bit disappointed with the trading post/restaurant closed on Friday at 5pm would have live to try their famous burgers.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

The scenery is absolutely beautiful. The hiking trails are fantastic and the campground/sites are clean and private. This is one of our very favorite state parks. Dog-friendliness: Dogs are allowed on all of the trails, however, as dog owners, we find some of the trails too dangerous to take the dog. Some of the drop offs are rather steep and in our opinion dangerous for a dog. There is also very little to no shade on some of the trails. Common sense about choosing a trail in regards to the dogs ability is important. We love hiking with our dogs, but some of the trails we hiked without them. Also check paws for pricklies.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Breath taking views

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Fabulous canyon. We have visited a lot of canyons, including The Grand, Canyonlands and others. This is one of the few you get to drive to the bottom and have great views all the way. Looked like it was great for hiking based on the number of people who were doing it.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Incredible scenery. It surpasses many national parks for its majestic views and very large size. Miles and miles of excellent trails to include trails at increased altitude near the rim of the canyon. 2nd largest canyon in the continental United States. Camped in the Mesquite Campground. Had restrooms and showers. Saw many campers with their dogs in tow.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Our family spent a very unforgettable day here.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Beautiful park with plenty of hiking trails.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Very nice place for walking, climbing and for those who like Geology.

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

This park is Great. 2nd largest canyon in the US. There are lots of hiking trails, and bike trails for both beginners and pros. The scenery and views are really amazing. They have a couple of trading posts for gifts and refreshments. Be sure to take lots of water on your hikes because it get very hot in the bottom of the canyon.

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Beautiful. Come when it s cool and pack water and snacks, they are all fairly long trails. Dog-friendliness: It is dog friendly! Bring lots of water and doggie bags.

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Palo Duro is a MUST and I highly recommend the Glamping! A little pricey but so much is included which made it worth it! Lots of hiking trails to choose from. We did the famous Lighthouse Trail which was right at 6 miles. Fairly easy until the climbs at the end, but SO worth it! The staff at every building were so friendly. The Trading Post had great food including breakfast, lunch and dinner made to order. The Visitor Center had beautiful artwork and lots of things to purchase. It was in the 70° while we Hiked (9:00 12:00) and it was already pretty toasty. Would love to go back and visit the Big Cave and some other trails! Toilets: Bathrooms were very clean. Showerhouse for the Glamping was at one of the RV campgrounds (a bit of a walk). Only 2 showers & 2 toilets but we never had to wait, even on a holiday weekend. Dog-friendliness: Very pet friendly, even the glamping cabins! Picnic area: Lots of areas to picnic with great views of the canyon.

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

A very refreshing drive early in the morning before lots of people showed up.

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

First time camping here and had a great time going back soon. Will have photos next time. Thank Palo Duro. Toilets: Very clean and the volunteer were very nice and helpful. Dog-friendliness: Dogs were all on their best behavior.

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №70

Rating: 4

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №72

Rating: 1

There are not enough restrooms, poor management and very little to see. Dont waste your money.

Date: a month ago

Review №73

Rating: 4

The food is amazing, especially the Hanam chicken.

Date: a month ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Beautiful

Date: a month ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Great views morning sun and afternoon sun. Lots of balancing rock formations.

Date: a month ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Beautiful

Date: a month ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

This park is beautiful Toilets: Clean decent restrooms Picnic area: Plenty of picnic areas to choose from. Some are in shelters some have grills some are just picnic tables in a nature setting.

Date: a month ago

Review №78

Rating: 4

Beautiful canyon with great views, entrance fee $8 per person

Date: a month ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

We really enjoyed all the friendly folks in Texas. Our camp host and all the staff were pleasant and hospitable. Our camp site was cool and well shaded with full hookups. Wild turkeys were not so wild and willing to get within 20 feet of us. Lots of trails and trees with plenty to do. Wish we had more time than a day to see it all.

Date: a month ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

A beautiful red rock park not far from Amarillo. As with any park in the southwest, watch for dangerous wildlife. The park gets incredibly hot during the summer months, and all trails are closed from 11am to 5pm during this time. All of the trail heads have sunscreen dispensers for anyone who forgot and most trailheads have water spigots, though it tastes awful.

Date: a month ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Its beautiful, I will surely come back. Dog-friendliness: Only service dogs allowed.

Date: a month ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Beautiful canyon, interesting visitor center. Nice ride by car and lots to see. We have to say that we thought Caprock State Park was more impressive, but this was also very cool and we didnt want to miss it.

Date: a month ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Beautiful place! GREAT location! A lot to see & do.

Date: a month ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Beautiful place! A must-see for nature travelers.

Date: a month ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

A beautiful and peaceful place.

Date: a month ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Sorry BigBend; Palo Duro just stole my Texan Heart.

Date: a month ago

Review №89

Rating: 2

Veryyyy hot in August!! A place to stop and have picnic and keep traveling!

Date: a month ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

I used to live in Amarillo...made lots of trips to the canyon..Brought back lots of memories... Toilets: Clean and well taken care of...

Date: a month ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Palo Duro Canyon is sort of like a mini Grand Canyon - visually. We were just there (August) and it was 109 in the bottom of the canyon. The camping sites were nice. Most of the spots in Juniper were pull through but not all. Once the sun started down the evening became bearable enough to go for a short walk. It s very, very quiet and dark there and the stars at night - well they re big and bright and look a lot like a handful of glitter splashed across the sky. We ate at the Trading Post which is known for its burgers. It s about the only place with food in the park. The burgers were good and fresh made. It s also a little souvenir shop. Going down into the canyon you ll run across a 10% grade. It s pretty steep. No problem for our big truck pulling a 5th wheel, but some might have issues. PDC also has a great musical that s put on in an outdoor amphitheater. The best moment is when a horse and rider race across the top of the canyon carrying a Texas flag. The Grand Canyon is just an incredible experience. But Palo Duro Canyon is pretty great and the bottom is way more accessible. Toilets: Small and toasty. But adequate. There are bathrooms without showers and some with. The showers are at the end of each camping loop. Picnic area: The campsites in our loop had covered picnic tables. I m not sure about the rest of the park.

Date: a month ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

The park is absolutely gorgeous with many views, trails, horseback riding, birds and wildlife, amphitheater with live shows. I will definitely come back Toilets: Very clean Dog-friendliness: Dog friendly and many areas for dog walking and entertainment Picnic area: Covered picnic area in all sites at Sagebrush campground

Date: a month ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Loved it. Even though we were under a heat advisory, hiking was enjoyable. Awesome sights.

Date: a month ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

My Fiancé decided this is where she wanted her engagement pictures made. So, we drove 15 hours from Alabama to visit! Very pretty views and the staff was all very nice! Various hiking trails were available with varying degrees of difficulty. If Im ever back in the area, there is no doubt we would make another visit!

Date: a month ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

It was amazing to go see the work of God yet again. It has been over 5 yrs since we have seen his beautiful scenery in person. We now live here in the Panhandle part of Texas and we will be back in the future to take more pics when isnt 108° at the bottom. But seeing a Roadrunner bird was awesome. They are bigger than you think up close and we were in our car. Toilets: Only know of them at te entrance of the park. Sorry Picnic area: Saw a few around but didnt go into the areas to really see what they all had to offer.

Date: a month ago

Review №99

Rating: 3

Date: a month ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Very nice place to take the family, we went here on a week trip to see Texas. The drive through the canyon itself is short, I would suggest stopping on the sides to explore a bit and take photos. You can double back to the entrance once you get to the bottom, so dont worry too much if you missed a photo opportunity. Depending on when you go, itll be hot, be prepared for it and being lots of water. We didnt go on any trials due to the heat but it looks really amazing. The visitor center has a lot of really cool stuff to buy. The roads were slightly steep but dont worry about not being able to drive it, we took a 30 feet RV down without any issues.

Date: a month ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Can be accessed by car but there arent as many stopping points and viewpoints as in other national parks where we were but its still worth seeing. But its more intended for hiking than driving Toilets: There are enough at the breakpoint and clean Picnic area: There are also a lot of them with grills

Date: a month ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Awesome park and campgrounds.

Date: a month ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Truly for the adventurer, some of the best views on Texas and so many places to explore. It really feels like going back in time. Hot weather hikes are brutal but many caves and shade spots., know your limits. Shout out to the park hosts, they are really make you comfortable.

Date: a month ago

Review №106

Rating: 4

It s solid. It s nowhere near as grand as the Grand Canyon. Price? $8/adult person. Kids, free. Personally, it should be $10/vehicle. So we drove in for $16 and were underwhelmed. The one hike we did was full of grasshoppers and horse flys. The Big Cave? Pretty decent. 5 minute walk and neat, but in total a 15-20 minute experience. The tourist center? Quaint and with very nice view of the canyon. However there was no water fountain. Outside of this, everything else is average. For Texas? It s a solid park. Is it worth $8/adult? No. $16 for 2 adults? Nope. But driving thru once, sure. I guess. If there was a water fountain and $10/vehicle, I d be more inclined to give a 4 star. It s a reluctant weak 4 star. Picnic area: Dozens of picnic areas but it s so hot. Lots of short trees and spots to pull over.

Date: a month ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

We had a great time at Palo Duro Canyon. Stayed at site 133 in the Sagebrush campground and it was perfect. Felt secluded, even though there are campsites on both sides. Shaded picnic table and grassy area. The Texas musical was about a 0.3 mile walk from our campsite to the show. Take a flashlight or use your phone flashlight on the way back as it is dark when it is over. The Pioneer Nature Trail is next to this campground on the north side and leads to the Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River tributary stream and is a 0.5 mile loop. SO many large grasshoppers on this trail flying all over the place as you walk by. The Trading Post is next to this campground on the south side and has souvenirs and food. The Glamping cabins are to the east of it. We drove the loop to the rest of the canyon on our way out and it was great from the comfort of our motorhome. We had our 4 younger kids, 4 dogs, and a grandfather, so no big hikes for us with the heat. We had no T-mobile cell service, but there is wifi when you are within range of the park buildings (Texas musical amphitheater, trading post, visitor center). Toilets: Restrooms and showers at the Sagebrush campground. Typical campground restroom. Not air conditioned. A few large spider webs with spiders. Dog-friendliness: Very dog friendly. Saw many other campers with dogs. Picnic area: Site 133 had a great shaded picnic table right next to the parking spur. It had some trees and brush that made it feel more secluded from the other campsites.

Date: a month ago

Review №109

Rating: 4

Beautiful!!! So much to do! But it barely rained and they closed all trails so we had to leave early.

Date: a month ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Absolutely beautiful and right in the heart of Texas. See the Texas musical, you wont regret it. We will definitely be back.

Date: a month ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Nice \place to visit

Date: a month ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Well worth the stop. We were driving to Colorado and decided to make a detour. Glad we did. The sites were awesome!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Beautiful

Date: a month ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Amazing scenery!

Date: a month ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Great experience. Friendly staff at the visitor center.

Date: a month ago

Review №121

Rating: 1

Definitely not for Black people. My reason every time we go we been followed out to the park every time we pay and follow the park instruction but sad ya need to get over it

Date: a month ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

This place is incredible! Lots of sights, trails, camp sites, and wildlife. Love this place! We always stop by when passing through!

Date: a month ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Spectacular scenery. Worth the trip from DFW.

Date: a month ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Visited 8/3/24 for morning hiking and later that evening for the Texas! musical which we really enjoyed. Wonderful experience for both. Drove all of Park Road 5 enjoying the scenery. Hiked the Lighthouse trail and was not disappointed. HIKE EARLY IN THE MORNING IN SUMMER AND TAKE PLENTY OF WATER. When we exited the lighthouse trail back into the parking lot there were volunteers and employees offering cold water and a cooling trailer for any overheated hikers. The views are spectacular. We saw lots of wildlife. Cannot recommend visiting here enough. Will definitely be back to hike other trails and explore more. Toilets: All we used were clean and well maintained Dog-friendliness: Saw lots of people out with their pets on leashes Picnic area: Several around the park to use and most were shaded

Date: a month ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Always a great time!

Date: a month ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

This park is beautiful! But probably best enjoyed in spring or autumn. In July, temperatures were 100+ and park rangers had to be on the trails providing water and making rescues. The campgrounds are spacious, restrooms and showers were clean.

Date: a month ago

Review №127

Rating: 4

Excellent place to walk with the family with friends to camp, take photos and take home a souvenir. I recommend it.

Date: a month ago

Review №128

Rating: 3

Date: a month ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

A very beautiful place to visit. The wife and I enjoyed the hole drive though the Canyon .

Date: a month ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №132

Rating: 1

Went down for our 10 yr anniversary from missouri and the left early and could get through or call back for a reservation

Date: 2 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

The musical was not as good as it used to be but it was enjoyable

Date: 2 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Beautiful! I highly recommend a visit to this spectacular canyon!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

A beautiful view!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

One of the best state parks Ive ever been to. Nice facilities here. Great views

Date: 2 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

I love hiking here, light house and ccc trail have beautiful views!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

small grad canyon in Texas, with wild turkey.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Beautiful. Camping, cruising, hiking, whatever. Check out the amphitheater show. Do it up. This is definitely a weekend destination or longer. If you travel the US or just Texas, make sure you explore this destination.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

A very beautiful experience The most extreme and fun Toilets: Very clean

Date: 2 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Absolutely love this park! There are different trails for all experience levels, places to camp, and bathrooms and/or showers at most locations. The park is very clean and we have always felt safe when traveling through here. Toilets: The restrooms are available at most stop locations. Some of the facilities have shower stalls as well.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Very quiet Great Park

Date: 2 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Anna Lawrence and I spent the day Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Hiked 2 tenths of a mile to the light House and my knees gave out but we had a great day.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

The Texas Outdoor Musical was awesome and the Lighthouse Trail was way more amazing than expected! We had Palo Duro at the bottom of our bucket list for way too long. If you re thinking about, just do it! Totally worth it!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

I was happily surprised that I liked Palo Duro as much as I liked the Grand Canyon! Palo was not as long as the GC but it was just as impressive! Dog-friendliness: I am very frustrated with ALL places, especially restaraunts, that allow pets because I am deadly allergic to furry creatures, so I cannot go in a place where there are animals! Animal dander flies freely thru the air to get all over your food and your person, but it could really hurt people like me! What is wrong with people?

Date: 2 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

One of the best Texas State Parks. Love the canyon and have really enjoyed our past stays in the cabins. One of the most interesting places to see in the state, though pretty hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Fall and spring are best but even March can be really cold based on our experience.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Lovely place and super cool to visit! Beautiful! Recommended to put on sunblock/sunscreen. Basically the mini version of Grand Canyon. Toilets: Nice and clean area in the gift shop, quite spacious and they are only one person a time so no stalls.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

A great park with hiking and biking trails for all levels of expertise. The 16 mile route was a great way of seeing the park without being under the sun for too long. We did some of the easy biking trails. Just be careful as it can get really hot during the middle of the day.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Beautiful family location cant wait to go back in the fall

Date: 2 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Great place to hike, and camp.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Id never been before then. Loved it and Texas musical. Will go again...and again

Date: 2 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Beautiful and for the the most part a very peaceful stay.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Palo Duro Canyon State Park was formed by the Red River. Its dimensions, 190 km long and an average width of almost 10 km, make it the second largest canyon in the United States, behind the famous Grand Canyon in Arizona. First of all, it is a state park so it is not possible to use the Parks America card and therefore you have to pay the daily entrance fee which costs $8 per person to be paid to the Visitor Center, just beyond the entrance, which is open every day from 9am to 17. Get maps of the park and trails, and general information on the condition of the trails and the road. About 4 km further on there is a small Trading Post, where you can buy souvenirs and snacks as well as a petrol pump, in case you need to fill up before entering the park. The main activities to do at Palo Duro Canyon State Park are to take the scenic route and do some trekking trails. Only one road runs through the park. It is the P5, about 25 km long which touches all the points of interest. But what you absolutely must be able to do, which is located about 7 km from the Visitor Center, just before a crossroads is the entrance to the Lighthouse Trail, the most popular path in the park, 9 km long return, with a a height difference of 150 metres. Cross the bottom of the canyon among rocks, dry streams and bushes, until you reach the 90 meter pinnacle known as the Lighthouse, the true symbol of this park. The last stretch has a considerable slope, and to climb you may have to help yourself with your hands, but once you reach the top of the hill, the view is fantastic and will reward you for the effort. If you return to your car, continue on the road following the circular route that crosses the bottom of the canyon, after about 3 km after the crossroads, on the right, there is a small rest area. From here, a short walk takes you to the Big Cave, a large hole between the rocks. You will then finish the loop by returning to the visitor center at the beginning of the route.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Amazing hike experience, 100% recommended. Need to do the rock garden and lighthouse trail

Date: 2 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Gate agent was very polite and professional and the reserve is gorgeous

Date: 2 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Absolutely one of the best Texas state parks. Hands down. As a native Texan, Ive been to quite a few, but this one takes the cake. Beautiful views, clean restrooms, plenty of camping and RV spots and very well kept. Hardly any trash anywhere, and thats also a big thanks to the people that visit for cleaning up after themselves. On our visit today we hiked the lighthouse trail. Not a bad trail. Start early tho and BRING PLENTY OF WATER. At least two bottles per person minimum. More if its going to be hotter. Absolutely amazing views though. 100% worth the hike.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Beautiful clean park

Date: 2 months ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

A very beautiful canyon that Id never gotten to visit until I moved. Its breathtaking.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

All the trails were closed due to the rain but they let us in and we ran)hiked on the roads. It is still beautiful.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Beautiful canyon, not a big as the grand canyon but beautiful to see and experience

Date: 2 months ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

One of the best state parks in Texas! Truly a spectacular part of the Lone Star State!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Absolutely gorgeous! Well worth the $8 per person. I wish we had more time to explore but the little bit that we did see was spectacular. God s handiwork on full display!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Beautiful place to stay I heard some people calling itThe grant canyon of Texas now I know why. I will be back to this place. Toilets: Clean and nice to shower

Date: 2 months ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Palo Duro Canyon is a beautiful place, we stopped in on our trip back to Colorado for two nights. We stayed in Hackberry Loop with our Class C RV. The park host for this camping site is Bullet and he is the sweetest! He helped us because we did not have a vehicle on this trip. I can t say enough good things about Bullet. We also got to meet his sweet little Chihuahua, Mitsy. Thank you Bullet for all your help. If you get a chance to go to Palo Duro Canyon you should definitely go, it is breathtaking and stop in and see Bullet and Mitsy as well, you won t be disappointed!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Really beautiful.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Beautiful State Park

Date: 2 months ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №185

Rating: 4

Really beautiful landscape. We hiked the Lighthouse Trail and it was gorgeous. There were three of us and we each had water backpacks, sun hats and wore linen, which helped make our journey a success. It was 90 degrees, so we stopped a lot. The biting flies were a nightmare. Wear long sleeves and pants if you can. We used Deet and even that didnt keep them away. After our hike, we were ready for dinner, but the on-site restaurant had closed the kitchen by our arrival at 6:40, so we had to hustle the twenty minutes into town. In the evening we attended the Texas Musical which was worth it! It was so cute and everyone really did a wonderful job. The story was interesting, the singers were wonderful, and the effects kept our attention through the whole show. The campsite only had port-a-potties, and we desperately needed showers after our hot and dusty hike (the photo of my feet shows how dusty it was). There were also people playing loud music until about 2 am. Sound really carries out there, so we werent sure if they were at the campground or somewhere else.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Beautiful and peaceful to be out in nature. Take twice as much water as you think you should - its hot in the summer!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Beautiful park! The park rangers were knowledgeable and enthusiastic. As always, the state of Texas keeps state parks clean and safe. We enjoyed climbing to the Big Cave.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Rugged and beautiful. No cell service inside the canyon. Cow camp cabins seem like a cool idea but we couldnt stay. Too many critters. Toilets: Working showers at Mesquite campground. Hornet nest high above the entry door, though.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Palo Dura Canyon. I have been here many times. This time I stayed in mesquite campsite. Full electric, water and the sites are spread out so your not in other peoples space. As an artist, I like getting up early before the crowds and getting some painting in. Its also a great time to hike. Lots of animals about it you pay attention. Toilets: Large and clean, running water and they have showers which is super nice in the summer months.. Dog-friendliness: Lots of room for hiking with your furry friends.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Great place to hike! The TEXAS Outdoor musical was great, too.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

The visual has to be seen in person to be appreciated. The view was absolutely amazing! I would have loved to do more here and even hiked a trail but we had little babies with us and some that use a walker. We checked out the museum onsite it was cool. On our way leaving we spotted a place for zip lining, horse back riding & cabins. This is definitely a place I will be re-visiting in the near future. Toilets: There is a restroom up front on the opposite side as you are leaving, which is interesting because inside it tells you it was an old water tank. It still has the marker in the inside that shows the water levels. There could be more, we just didn t get that deep into the canyons as we had the little ones.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №192

Rating: 4

It s hot but it s still spectacular

Date: 2 months ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Its very nice here. Its very nice here

Date: 2 months ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

One of my favorite places to visit in West Tx.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Beautiful park

Date: 2 months ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №197

Rating: 4

Nice, quiet campsite with full hookups for our little camper. Beautiful scenery. Easy reservations.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №198

Rating: 4

Nice

Date: 2 months ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Very unique spot in Texas, not many people know about this canyon, its worth a visit and its something very special much like the Grand Canyon. Even after visiting most of the beautiful peaks of New Mexico, this is easily just as beautiful.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Breathtaking, beautiful place. I suggest taking the alternate routes as you find caves and beauties and wonders!

Date: 2 months ago