We stayed a cabin for one night and loved it!! The views are amazing!

A true gem of a park in Texas. Hard to reserve sites, but worth planning for. HOT in the summer.

Truest one of the best State Parks in the Nation. Lots of hiking and the views are spectacular.

A wonderful campground with access to trails and lovely stargazing.

The beauty of this park is incredible- even in the dead of winter! Amazing hikes. Nice campgrounds and amenities.

My husband and i were here in late august,2018 and the flies and bugs were so awful we could do nothing outside at our campsite. The tent campsite was poor compared to others. The bathrooms were horrible, no hot water in the shower, no water pressure, and simply nasty, not sure when they had been cleaned. The views are amazing and the hike we completed was challenging due to the heat (108). We recommend coming in spring or late fall.

You’ll be amazed at the beauty this canyon offers. It gives you a variety of trials and camping areas.

this state park is very strict about public consumption of alcohol. hiking here is amazing! bring lots of water, lots of water! you are in the desert, the days are extremely hot. the lighthouse and rock garden hike are musts. rock garden is a hike up and ends with beautiful views. the lighthouse is easier until the end, then gets a little strenuous. nights in the park are cool and beautiful. there are cabins available to rent, but reserve them FAR in advance. the breakfast sandwich in the park restaurant are delicious. campsites are close together, unless you are camping in primitive sites.

Great campground, very different for the rest of the area around it! Trails are awesome!! Might be a little too hot in the summer but we went in May and it was great!

This place is really pretty and pricey. We were harassed by law enforcement. We were profiled and the harassed, it was the worst cops spent five hours trying to find something we did wrong. Only leaving us in the dark with out a fire built and dinner still in the cooler. Will never return

Red sand everywhere! The color is truly amazing! The wind storms in the spring are something truly amazing in a whole different way. lol You will find sand in places you did not know existed! The hiking trails are well maintained and are very enjoyable to walk along. The campsites are nicely spaced and have big picnic tables.

Canyon, the small town right outside of the Canyon, is a lovely town with some cool bars and restaurants. It also has Walmart, so if you end up needing anything you can take a quick 20 minute drive into town.

I've been twice now and every time is better then the last! The location is great for visiting near by towns/cities in the pan handle of Texas.

I look forward to going back and camping there!

The Fortress Cliff Camp Area is a great location to camp because of its convenience to many of the best hiking trails in the park. It's a popular campground, and there's no tree coverage but most sites have a covered picnic table to hide from the sun.

Palo Duro Canyon is a fantastic place to hike, mountain bike, and ride horses. Horse rentals are available in the park, or you can bring your own. Some of the trails are challenging physically, but the views are a great reward. Also, depending on the time of day, the sun can be brutal and plenty of water as well as sunscreen and protective clothing are necessary.

The Lighthouse Trail is a wonderful hike to do at sunset, but be sure to bring a headlamp and a trail map.

We didn’t know what to expect with this campground. Wow! Were we pleasantly surprised. Campgrounds have water and electric hook-up. Sites are fairly secluded, have covered picnic area and trill plus fire site.

Hiking and mountain bike trails. On-site horse rentals. Picnic tables & grills under immense cottonwood trees. Interpretive Center & Gift Shop with history, geology, & wildlife exhibits.

Highly recommend!

This place is indelibly tied to the history of Texas, and a genuinely gorgeous place to camp. Be careful taking the hairpin road down to the campground at night!

Some of this park feels like Utah. Absolutely beautiful area, wildlife. Lots of Native American history here too. Didn’t seem crowded when I was there (May). Lots of great hiking trails and I saw a lot of people on horses in the area. Most sites are standard basic state park facilities, clean and well-cared for. I always like the most primitive camp sites I can find, but there are beautiful stone cabins (modern interiors) for rent here.

This is a pretty big state Park located in the Panhandle of Texas. It is sometimes referred to as a mini Grand Canyon.

There are plenty of trails for horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking. You should check out the Lighthouse Trail while you are there.

The "primitive" campsites include a picnic table, running water, and fire pit. If you want to get away from others I highly suggest backcountry camping.

There is a guided tour of the Old West Stables, that is perfect for the whole family. Also, the Pioneer Amphitheater host the play TEXAS, which is a must see if you are in the area.

I would also recommend going to the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum just 15 minutes West of the park.

Bathrooms were terrible, looked like they hadn't been swept or mopped in months. Mold in the showers.

To start with, this is a beautiful park! Wildlife was abundant when we visited including little lizards and roadrunners. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets! This park had nice overnight facilities as well- cabin and campsites. Campground, Fortress Cliff, a somewhat primitive camp area, even has beautiful views from the sites! We wished we could have gone to the bbq dinner and a show, but our schedule was filled with hiking and relaxing after the hot hikes.