Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Open year-round. Gate hours 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Active burn ban in effect: no wood or charcoal fires allowed; containerized fuel stoves permitted. Park Road 5 will close May 30-31, 2026 for the 24 Hours in the Canyon event. Equestrian campsites and trails temporarily closed for maintenance. Electrical work near the entrance may cause intermittent closures for sites 1-24 and water disruptions. Reservations recommended as park often reaches capacity.
Special Weather Statement issued June 30 at 10:31PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
At 1030 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles east of Vega, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Boys Ranch, Wildorado, Bushland, and Valley De Oro. This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 39 and 62.
Flood Advisory issued June 30 at 10:23PM CDT until July 1 at 12:15AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of the Panhandle of Texas, including the following counties, Armstrong and Randall. * WHEN...Until 1215 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1023 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Palo Duro Canyon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Palo Duro Canyon State Park encompasses the heart of the second-largest canyon in North America, carved by the Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River. The park offers camping across multiple areas: Juniper, Mesquite, Sagebrush, and Hackberry loops provide electric hookups (30/50-amp) and water, while Fortress Cliff serves tent campers with water-only sites. Primitive hike-in camping is available for backpackers. The canyon floor sits 800 feet below the rim, with temperatures running 5-10 degrees hotter than the surrounding plains. Three ADA-accessible sites are located in the Juniper loop. The park is home to the outdoor musical drama "TEXAS," performed in the Pioneer Amphitheater during summer months, with the Sagebrush camping area closest to the venue.
Directions
From Amarillo, take I-27 south to Canyon, then TX-217 east for 12 miles to the park entrance. The canyon floor campsites are accessed via Park Road 5, which descends steeply into the canyon.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $16 - $1000 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| PaloDuroCanyonSP@tpwd.texas.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (806) 488-2227 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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