The Crown Jewel of the Texas Panhandle

Palo Duro Canyon

Enjoy camping, horseback riding, mountain biking and more in “The Grand Canyon of Texas”. Open to the public daily, weather permitting. Park gate locked at 10:00 PM.

Park Map

Location:

11450 Park Road 5
Canyon, Texas 79015

25 miles southeast of Amarillo, Texas

(806) 488-2227

Web: www.palodurocanyon.com

Email: pdc@palodurocanyon.com

Things to Do!

Camping
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Horseback Riding
Running
Rock Climbing
“Texas” Musical Drama held in the Pioneer Amphitheater

Camping Areas

Cactus Camp Area
Fortress Cliff Camp Area
Hackberry Camp Area (30 amp service)
Mesquite Camp Area (30/50 amp service)
Sagebrush Camp Area (30/50 amp service)

Check out for all campers is 2:00 PM or renew permit by 9:00 AM (pending site availability)

A maximum of eight people permitted per campsite. Guest must leave the park by 10:00 PM. Quite time is from 10:00 PM – 6 AM.

Cabins

Cow Mesquite Camp Cabins
Rim Cabins

Check out for all cabins is 11:00 AM

Day Use Areas

Chinaberry Day Use Area
Juniper Day Use Area

Amenities & Attractions

Park Headquarters/Entrance Gate - Park gate locked at 10:00 PM.
Visitor Center/Store
Trading Post
Old West Stables – Ridding Stables
Goodnight Dugout
Pioneer Amphitheater
Lone Star Interpretive Theater

Major Trails

When hiking the trails, take two quarts of water per person and pack out what you pack in!

Capitol Peak Mountain Bike Trail - 3 mile loop (No horses on bike trail)
CCC Trail – 1.5 miles
Cottenwood Flats - 1.1 miles
Givins, Spicer & Lowry Running Trail – Rugged 11-mile round-trip to Lighthouse formation. (No horses on running trail, bikes are allowed)
Juniper Trail -Cliffside - 6 miles round-trip
Juniper Trail -Riverside - 2 miles round trip
Lighthouse Trail – 5.75-mile round-trip to the Lighthouse formation.
Little Fox Canyon Trail - 2 miles
Paso Del Rio Trail – 2 miles round trip.
Pioneer Nature Trail – .6 mile
Rojo Grande Trail – 2 miles
Sunflower Trail – 2 miles round trip

Partners in Palo Duro Canyon Foundation – To find out more, ask at the Visitor Center or call (806) 488-2506 or write:

11450 Park Road 5
Canyon, Texas 79015

Links

http://www.palodurocanyon.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palo_Duro_Canyon

http://www.palodurocanyon.com/parkmap.pdf

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/palo_duro/

http://www.wildtexas.com/parks/pdcsp.php

Other Nearby Attractions

Elkins Ranch Cowboy Morning
Old West Stables
Palo Duro Stables at Timber Springs – (806) 488-2799
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum (Canyon, TX) – www.panhandleplains.com – (806) 651-2244