Palo Duro Canyon State Park Campground
Texas State Park
Write a Review 11450 Park Rd. 5 Canyon, TX 79015 806-488-2227 Reservations: 512-389-8900 Official WebsiteGPS: 34.9844, -101.7017
Overview of Palo Duro Canyon State Park Campground
$8 per person park entry fee in addition to camping fees.
Last Price Paid: $26
Reported by DrBob806 on 4/28/2024
Longest RV Reported: 45 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by lstradtner on 3/5/2024
Number of Sites 87
Pad Type asphalt
Reservations yes
Elevation 3,444 ft / 1,049 m
Max Length 45 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 806-488-2227
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Reviews of Palo Duro Canyon State Park Campground 109 people have reviewed this location.
“Outstanding”
Reviewed 4/28/2024
Nightly rate: | $26 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 83 Mesquite loop |
RV Length: | 30' (Fifth Wheel) |
Our 2nd visit here, glad we came back. Just spectacular scenery & hiking. Mesquite loop is great, and quiet.
Only negative, and it's minor, is the park is always under a burn ban, so plan accordingly for your meals. No fires or charcoal grills allowed.
DrBob806 would stay here again
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“Beautiful Park, Lovey views”
Reviewed 3/7/2024
Nightly rate: | $52 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 83 |
This is a beautiful park with incredible views of the canyon and great hikes and walks. We stayed 2 nights, and loved it and wished we had booked another night. I work remotely and was worried about cell service but I have great service using a weboost and a T mobile 5 g router! I had like 230mps. Which is incredible considering ev... more
This is a beautiful park with incredible views of the canyon and great hikes and walks. We stayed 2 nights, and loved it and wished we had booked another night. I work remotely and was worried about cell service but I have great service using a weboost and a T mobile 5 g router! I had like 230mps. Which is incredible considering everyone said no service in the canyon! It is a red- dusty dirt that gets all over but who cares its beautiful here. Would be great night sky tonight if not for rain forecasted.
jrock21 would stay here again
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“Incredible views!”
Reviewed 3/5/2024
Days stayed: | 6 |
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Site Number: | Mesquite 86 |
RV Length: | 45' (Fifth Wheel) |
We travel full time in a 45 ft toyhauler. Our first visit we were too nervous about our rig size and the road down but after seeing it in person we regretted not staying inside the campground. This time we ventured down and it was amazing! Just take the road down slow and when you get close to the switchback let oncoming traffic go ... more
We travel full time in a 45 ft toyhauler. Our first visit we were too nervous about our rig size and the road down but after seeing it in person we regretted not staying inside the campground. This time we ventured down and it was amazing! Just take the road down slow and when you get close to the switchback let oncoming traffic go first so you have a little extra room. Also, check the wind, you don't want to go down with 50 mph gusts.
WIFI! There must be a new TMobile tower just outside the park because we have traveled 48 states and this is the fastest our TMobile home service has ever been! Very relieved since we work on the road. ATT also worked for me in the Mesquite Loop.
Mesquite is definitely the most scenic of the campgrounds in the state park. We easily fit in our spot with lots of room to park our big dually truck. Tons of room for the kids to run and play, hiking nearby, rocks to climb on, etc. It felt like we had 360 degree views out every window. Neighbors are not too close. The only thing to consider is that it takes 20 minutes to get to Mesquite from the enterance of the park / ranger station. Also, the dump station is far away from this loop. It took my husband a good 40 min to bring our portable tank over and back including dump time. But all in all, we would 1000% stay again!
lstradtner would stay here again
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“beautiful views”
Reviewed 2/24/2024
Days stayed: | 2 |
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Site Number: | 78 |
We would stay at Palo Duro again, but site 78 has a left/right slant and the picnic table & cover are on the wrong side of the camper. We noticed many sites oriented this way. Surprisingly we are able to get some wi-fi, so that's a big plus. 30 minutes from stores & restaurants. Easy hiking near by. Out of season for the outdoor show.
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“Too many Flies!”
Reviewed 11/3/2023
Nightly rate: | $26 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 136 Sagebrush |
The campground was OK. The amount of flies was enough to make the camping experience terrible. I paid for Electricity but had none! My neighbors did not have water but of course paid for it! Its a pretty setting but so many flies you can not enjoy the area. There are a lot of hiking trails for those that enjoy hiking. I read about the... more
The campground was OK. The amount of flies was enough to make the camping experience terrible. I paid for Electricity but had none! My neighbors did not have water but of course paid for it!
Its a pretty setting but so many flies you can not enjoy the area. There are a lot of hiking trails for those that enjoy hiking. I read about the fly problem before I went but had no idea that they would be so bad. Warning they are bad very very bad! Lots and lots of Ants also. Pretty location but would not return.
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“Great park but October is the time for flies!!”
Reviewed 10/26/2023
Nightly rate: | $26 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 116 |
We had a great time at our stay except for the FLIES!! Even looking back on this app October seems to be when the flies are the worst so come prepared. Otherwise the campgrounds were nice and maintained.
beevan_travels would stay here again
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“Millions of flies!”
Reviewed 10/12/2023
Days stayed: | 1 |
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Site Number: | 84 |
So not sure if this is normal but while we were there the flies were insane. No possible way to sit outside. The park is pretty and very nicely maintained but we couldn’t enjoy our stay. Some campgrounds in other states have fly traps hanging from their table shelters. I think TX should consider this for Palo Duro. Otherwise it is a ni... more
So not sure if this is normal but while we were there the flies were insane. No possible way to sit outside. The park is pretty and very nicely maintained but we couldn’t enjoy our stay. Some campgrounds in other states have fly traps hanging from their table shelters. I think TX should consider this for Palo Duro. Otherwise it is a nice state park.
NBurke would stay here again
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“Absolutely Beautiful!!”
Reviewed 8/1/2023
Nightly rate: | $26 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 129 |
We stayed here for one night on our way home from Colorado. Will definitely go back when it's cooler. The park is gorgeous, and it looks like there are a lot of great trails for hiking. Be prepared for a long and windy road down into the canyon to get to the campsites. Low gear is your friend. No cell service once you get down i... more
We stayed here for one night on our way home from Colorado. Will definitely go back when it's cooler. The park is gorgeous, and it looks like there are a lot of great trails for hiking.
Be prepared for a long and windy road down into the canyon to get to the campsites. Low gear is your friend. No cell service once you get down in the canyon, but our Starlink worked well.
We only wish that the staff had given us a heads-up when we checked in and told them we had never been there before. We were staying in the Sagebrush campground, which is closest to the amphitheater where the Texas musical is held. We about jumped out of our skin when we heard what sounded like an explosion, which we finally realized must have come from the show. Would have been nice to know about that beforehand, just so my husband wouldn't have felt he needed to run outside and check things out, lol.
Our site was lovely, but the picnic table was situated quite a ways behind the parking pad, which wasn't very convenient. We also barely fit into the site with our 30 ft trailer and truck. Will look for a longer site next time.
Missy would stay here again
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“Spectacular”
Reviewed 5/10/2023
Nightly rate: | $30 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 23Hackberry |
First view of Palo Duro was amazing. We had no idea what a stunning area this is. The State Park is nicely laid out with visitors center and a trading post ( excellent cheeseburgers) plus numerous campgrounds. We stayed in Hackberry, site 23, water and elec and was a near perfect site- perfectly level w wonderful views of the canyon w... more
First view of Palo Duro was amazing. We had no idea what a stunning area this is. The State Park is nicely laid out with visitors center and a trading post ( excellent cheeseburgers) plus numerous campgrounds. We stayed in Hackberry, site 23, water and elec and was a near perfect site- perfectly level w wonderful views of the canyon wall. Bathhouse was spotless, nice showers, good water pressure. Hubs got 24 hr bug so no hikes but still had wonderful time for 3 nights. Highly recommend.
Lesliemb would stay here again
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“Absolutely beautiful!”
Reviewed 5/3/2023
Nightly rate: | $20 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 142 |
RV Length: | 15' (Travel Trailer) |
We came to Palo Duro for the kids spring break. We couldn't reserve this site for all 6 days, we had to move around from camp ground to camp ground but we had 3 days at Juniper camp ground! It is an excellent camp ground and the staff were just simply excellent. The facilities were very clean and mostly new. This certainly will be a ca... more
We came to Palo Duro for the kids spring break. We couldn't reserve this site for all 6 days, we had to move around from camp ground to camp ground but we had 3 days at Juniper camp ground! It is an excellent camp ground and the staff were just simply excellent. The facilities were very clean and mostly new. This certainly will be a camp ground to come back to. Love it!
Mordecai would stay here again
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Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
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- cabins
- horse corral
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
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