Fortress Cliff Primitive — Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Reviewed Jul. 24, 2022

Cabin stay and Backpacking

We stayed in one of the cabins that overlook the Canyon, situated right on the ridge (Sorenson was the name of ours I believe). The cabin was small but fit our family of 5 well since we had a cot and sleeping mats. Beautiful and night and in early morning/late afternoon, but the middle of the day was so hot there wasn’t much to do. Trails closed at 11 am since there was a heat advisory, and we hiked some anyways but didn’t go far since it was dangerously hot. We backpacked a minimal distance the second night and had a beautiful view of the canyon walls, although some trouble with avoiding cacti. The established campgrounds were mostly empty and we didn’t see anyone else when we camped in the backcountry area. The heat was bearable at night, but we had to sleep with the tent doors open for airflow. No fires were permitted.

Sitesorenson cabin / backcountry camping
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Fortress Cliff Primitive — Palo Duro Canyon State Park by Emily C., July 24, 2022
  • Review photo of Fortress Cliff Primitive — Palo Duro Canyon State Park by Emily C., July 24, 2022
  • Review photo of Fortress Cliff Primitive — Palo Duro Canyon State Park by Emily C., July 24, 2022
  • Review photo of Fortress Cliff Primitive — Palo Duro Canyon State Park by Emily C., July 24, 2022
  • Review photo of Fortress Cliff Primitive — Palo Duro Canyon State Park by Emily C., July 24, 2022
  • Review photo of Fortress Cliff Primitive — Palo Duro Canyon State Park by Emily C., July 24, 2022