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Palo Duro Canyon State Park
As part of the Caprock Escarpment, this park is home to the second-largest canyon in America.
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Palo Duro Canyon State Park Details
As part of the Caprock Escarpment, this park is home to the second-largest canyon in America. Marked by multi-colored cliffs, eroded cave systems, and towering sandstone hoodoos, the spectacular landscape encompasses over 270 acres of the Texas Panhandle. Throughout history, the canyon was home to both native American tribes and European settlers. It was then purchased for private use in 1876 before being handed over to the state in 1934. The park became so popular for visits and tourists that it was declared a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service in 1976. There are 16 different trails that lead through the park, all of which can be used for hiking, cycling, or horseback riding. Overnight guests can also spend the night at one of the campsites or rent a rim-side cabin with jaw-dropping views into the canyon. Entrance Fees - Adult : $8 Daily - Child 12 Years and Under: Free Reservations are available [online] (https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/palo-duro-canyon-state-park/r/facilityDetails.do?contractCode=TX&parkId=1200105&_ga=2.260061192.447085507.1618845916-917412064.1616861417) or by calling (512) 389-8900
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Nearby Parks Around Palo Duro Canyon State Park
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Palo Duro Canyon State Park
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2.5 mi away
Rock Garden Trail
Not for the faint of heart, this trail is a challenging hike through the vast landscape of the Palo Duro Canyon the Grand Canyon of Texas.
2.6 mi away
Palo Duro Canyon
The Texas Panhandle is home to the second-largest canyon in the United States.
3.6 mi away
Lighthouse Trail
Do not be fooled by the name of this trail the lighthouse is actually a rock formation perched high atop a steep cliff in the Palo Duro Canyon.
28.3 mi away
Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Originally purchased as a water source by the USDA, the refuge is now home to countless plants and animals that make up the natural habitat of the area.
41.4 mi away
Upper Canyon Trail
A mixed terrain hike full of sharp inclines and steep declines, this trail is of the most scenic routes in the Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway.
