Honey Flat Camping Area — Caprock Canyons State Park

Honey Flat is located within Caprock Canyon State Park about one hour south of Amarillo Texas.  The park has great facilities and it’s own heard of bison.  The canyon is at the end of the Honey Flat Campground.  Although smaller than Palo Duro Canyon it’s a beautiful red canyon photo op.   The park also has popular well stocked  fishing lake.   Honey Flat Campground can host guests from tent camper to large 5th wheels and RVs.  Depending on the location each site has some degree of privacy along with electrical and water hookups.  They also have picnic tables with shelter, fire rings, and poles to hang shower bags and camp gear. They have a nearby dump station as well.  The restrooms are located just north of the campgrounds along with a great playground for the kids.  Homely flats is usually crowded on weekends especially during the fall and spring.  I would recommend making a reservation a few months in advance.  The park staff are very friendly and efficient.  We like to stop over at Caprock during our trips up to Colorado and the Utah.  

Nice State Park Campground

We stayed 8 days at Caprock in June.The trails,bathrooms and campsites were all clean and well taken care of.We Loved watching the Bison and Prarie dogs.One night they had someone with telescopes where everyone could see planets and constellations,we really enjoyed that.The scenery is so beautiful,couldn't get enough of it.Only bad part was when we walked up on a rattlesnake while hiking,I thought I was going to have a heart attack lol,so watch where you step.We had a very wonderful time.We will be coming back.

Wonderful place!!!

This is a beautiful location that looks very similar to the Badlands in South Dakota. If you're unable to make it out to the Badlands, this is a similar experience (minus the awesome Lakota culture you'd see up north). There is lots of hiking available here as well as horseback riding. There is a $4 daily fee.

Be sure to bring water! It gets hot in this type of environment.

There's also a good chance to see bison as well as some other wildlife.

Beautiful!

I took my daughters out since we had a four day weekend.  It took a little over 4 hours to reach.  Check-in was easy since they assign you to a spot before you get there.  We were placed in Lake Theo.  The first complaint is you don't park anywhere near your site.  You have to cart your gear about 1000 feet.  I didn't see anything on the website about this.  Next, we were placed in spot 9.  This is possibly the worst spot they have.  It is a very narrow space right on the trail to the toilet.  Given these two things, we had people walking right by our heads while we tried to get to sleep. Finally, there are no dumpsters anywhere near the sight.

On the plus side, the views are amazing as is the history.  We had a lot of fun exploring the canyon and dry creeks.  We did see a bison roaming around and the night sky was spectacular.  We wanted to see the bats, but it's a five mile hike surrounded by private land. The closest town with anything resembling civilization is Childress, so make sure you stock up there before heading in.

Beautiful vistas and skies

We went here because Palo Duro was already booked the weekend that we wanted to visit. This park is amazing, though. We camped in the South Prong Tent Camping area. There is a drop toilet, but there is no water in the tent area. Be sure to bring large jugs. We drove up to the RV area to refill and take showers.

The campground has a buffalo heard that roams the park. They seemed to stay closer to the RV camping areas, but they can wonder the roads where they please. There is also a prairie dog colony near the showers that is fun to watch.

The South Prong camping area is at the trailhead for the Upper Canyon trail trail. You can do a great all day hike looping the Upper and lower trails Or you can do a steeper, but somewhat shorter climb up the Haynes overlook and then back either the Upper or Lower trail. We did an out &amp; back onthe Upper Canyon the first day and then did the Haynes Ridge to Lower Canyon loop for a longer hike the second day.

Beautiful, off the radar park

My original plans were to head to Yosemite during the month of August but couldn't get enough of Texas. This is not the first time I have been to this campground. The last time I was here it was winter and the campgrounds were full of snow. Now during the summer the temperature has sky rocketed and it is almost unbearable here. I would recommend coming here in the cooler months.

The site has bright red dirt and it fells like you are in the movie The Martian. The site are spaced pretty close together and only has tall grass to be the barrier between your neighbors. The best parts were the showers, after a long day of hiking and exploring. The site is really quiet at night and you occasionally see head lights in the middle of the night. There are some sites that do have WiFi.

Red like Mars. 

We preferred the less modern camping areas to the ones that have water and electric available. The more primitive sites were more isolated and offered better views of the park. There are toilets available at all campgrounds except for the hike in sites. Each camp site offers a type of shading, tables, and fire pits. This area is subject to burn bans early in the camping season that generally last through the summer and into the fall. Dogs are welcome and are permitted to access the trails. There is a wild bison herd within the park boundaries, you can also view prairie dogs. Hiking and mountain biking are available, although I believe the trails are more appropriate for hiking and trail running rather than MTB. Not far from the park is an old rails to trails trail which allows for some interesting features. The local town is very small and does not offer much for shopping, try to have everything you need before getting into the area because it is very isolated.

Fantastic

Caprock Canyons not only looks like it fell out of a John Wayne classic but is also home to the Texas State Bison Herd! The Bison roam free throughout the park so keep an eye out for them when you’re exploring. There are also prairie dogs everywhere! Enjoy them! They’re funny and cool. You can hike around or into the canyon and both are AWESOME! The sites were good sizes and most had shade in the RV loop. One of the cleanest bathrooms I’ve used in a state park was here as well! There is plenty of history within the park as well as ranger programs and wildlife. Seriously worth the drIve!   

Go immediately if you love Texas

We loved this place! Great sites, nice bathrooms, gorgeous park! A real gem in West Texas.

Great place! 

Caprock Canyons provides an excellent opportunity to see Bison wandering about pretty freely! There are also plenty of prairie dogs to keep you amused. I love the way each campsite is shielded from the others by space and natural trees and scrub.

We only stayed one night, but we are so glad we did! Beautiful canyons, many opportunities to climb, bike and swim.

Bison to Prairie Dogs!

*   Burn Ban in Effect - No firewood or charcoal - Only Propane
*   Night sky is awesome
*   If you are expecting shade…forget it
*   Bison roam free and they are bigger than you
*   Horse flies are everywhere and according to my wife they do like gray leggings
*   Watch out for critters, large and small
*   Watch where you step..land mines (Bison poop is everywhere)
*   Fishing at Lake Theo - No license needed
*   Really nice park store
*   Ranger led Bat Tours in the summer

We went with some friends who also pulled their camper. We picked Sites #22 and #24 because they were connected and the kids could roam between the two sites. The park has a lot of wildlife…in addition to the Bison and the Prairie Dogs we saw Road Runners, Jack Rabbits, Horned Lizards. If you are a first time visitor going hiking in the summer, plan and heed the warnings of the park rangers. The park has very limited cell service (AT&amp;T works better than Verizon) and canyon floor is much warmer than up top. We hiked early in the mornings and the kids were awed by the red rock and the quartz. After sunset it is very comfortable outside and the night sky will leave you breathless. Quitaque is the closest town 3 miles away and has a gas station. Amarillo is a hour away and we went for a day trip taking TX 207 N through Mackenzie Lake. It is a scenic drive. We stopped at the Cadillac Ranch, had lunch at Tyler's BBQ and made a trip to Palo Duro Canyon State Park to watch "TEXAS". Next time we pull a camper, I will definitely carry a tent and go primitive for a couple of nights. Also, take a telescope if you own one. You won't regret it.

A Piece of Texas Heaven

great place to hike, lots of bison and prairie dogs to see and great view while hiking. just be careful on the hikes some rocks are unstable and narrow walk ways. 

mini canyon of the Grand Canyon

Caprock is a smaller version of palo duro canyon, and very close, without all the “commercial” fanfare. We tent camped here in august, 2018 and had the entire tent campsite lakeside to ourselves. The bathrooms were great, clean, hot water, all good things. The hikes were nice, challenging only due to heat (it was August in Texas so to be expected). There is a nice pier overlooking the lake, we were able to set up our chairs and enjoy a beautiful peaceful evening. The staff was very helpful. This is a Bison ranch, but we didnt see any during our two night stay.

Hidden gem

We stayed here on the way to Colorado.  It’s about a one day drive for us from Austin Texas.  The park exceeded our expectations for experience and amenities.  We arrived at 7pm and the ranger station and visitors center was still open.  They have a small gift shop and your can also rent items including fishing rods for the well stocked fishing lake. The views of the red canyons are worth the visit.  The morning sun light on the canyon is incredible.  The hidden surprise is the huge herd of bison.  They congregate around the main entrance at sundown and you can get very close in your car for some great shots.  The site was perfect for our sprinter van with privacy between the sites, water, and electric.  We don’t need water or electric but find these larger sites provide some space and privacy.  The sites have picnic tables, sun shades, and hooks for hanging clothes lines or drying out tents.  We visited in July and the outdoor temp was 94 degrees at 9 pm.   So you need to plan your visit if you are tent camping or you can ac is limited.  They have great facilities including RV dump station and clean restrooms with showers.  Lots of folks travel to Palo Duro which is just up the road but Caprock has a lot to offer.  We plan to come back in the Fall to do some hiking and camping.  Another good Texas State Park.  The town of Turkey Texas is close.  This looks like an interesting stop with cafes and a nice theater.  

Love the Bison  

This is a really great campground. I would have given it 5 stars but the dump station is out of order and has been for a long time. The sites are very spacious. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The trails are well kept and plentiful for walking, bikes, horses. The lake is nice as well. And don’t forget the bison freely wandering through the campground. And the canyon views are so beautiful 

Beautiful scenery 

A nice park with lots of camp sites. RV hook ups, and lots of dispersed camps around the pack. Some are hike or horse in sites. 

Nestled in a beautiful canyon with tons of trials for hiking or horseback. 

Park also has a small lake, Lake Theo, which holds some really nice fish. 

The herd of Buffalo roam the park, and will visit your camp in the early mornings!

  

The scenery is beautiful, with the canyon and the wildlife, but of all the state parks I've visited so far, this ranks the lowest based on facilities, and staff. 

Showers were closed when we arrived, and we only found out by being met with locked door on our first morning. No notice when booking our reservations. 

Bathroom doors were open, and there was a ton of insects all over the place. The bathroom was in need of some minor repairs, and could have used a good cleaning.

The camp was maintained tho, and overall we had a good trip. I had higher expectations from a Texas State Park, but oh well. The park itself is beautiful, so Ill still visit based on that alone.

Beautiful Canyon and Camp, decent facilities 

What a neat place!! The staff is great! The Rangers are friendly and helpful! The sites are pretty darn level and well spaced apart.(there might be an occasional Bison dropping in the way, but hey, I can deal with that!!) It is very clean and well maintained. It is well out of town, very peaceful. Night time, with no moon, star gazing and satellite tracking is terrific! Come see it for yourself and have fun!

Quiet place with Bison roaming the campground!

Facilities and surrounding area were real nice. Just a one nighter but took the dog on a long hike. 

North Texas state park camping 

This is a beautiful, undervalued State Park In Texas. I spent only one night here on my way to another TX State Park. It was fantastic!! This park has great facilities, spacious campsites and talk about animals. Bison &amp; Prarie Dogs are the tow most popular animals at the park. Very unique to any park that I have visited in TX. The canyon views are spectacular as is the hiking in the park. I'm a photographer and got some beautiful Sunset and Sunrise photos. The park personnel were great and very helpful in pointing out some of he best photo opportunities in the park.

My Second Favorite State Park In Texas!!

This is another fun close place for us on Weekends. This park has a huge buffalo herd that roams the park year round. Lots of other wild life &amp; the trails are well maintained. Limit RV hookups but are well maintained &amp; clean. Staff is very nice &amp; helpful. 

Amazing Buffalo herd

We’ve stayed at Honey Flats a couple of times over the past year and it’s worth a stop if you’re in the area and have never been.  The Buffalo herd and prairie dog town are big hits with the kids and there’s good hiking trails in the canyon.  Cell service is basically non-existent for both Verizon and AT&amp;T.  Honey Flats is a basic state park campground with power and water and pretty decent spacing between sites.  If you visit in late Spring, the weather in this part of the state can get dicey in a hurry, we experienced several hail storms and wild thunderstorms in the few days we’ve spent at the park in the month of May.


Fair campground, good park

I think that Caprock Canyons State Park is underrated, which is great for the people who visit. We'll definitely be back. 

  

The campground is well maintained and easy to navigate. The views aren't as spectacular as they are at campgrounds in Palo Duro Canyon but BISON COME TO VISIT. Of course, to stay safe this often requires an exercise of patience. We were caught behind a heard of 12 or so on a hiking trail and maintaining a safe distance required a very leisurely pace, with lots of time to just take in the landscape. And we had to stand around and wait for another group to graze their way past our trailer on another occasion. But it was easy to keep our distance and they don't stay in one place long, so you just have to give them a few minutes. It was really neat to see these creatures roaming free--I thought it was a lot more exciting than seeing the herds in Yellowstone because there aren't the crowds of tourists.

Better than Big Bend and Palo Duro Canyon 

Recommend reservations if you want a electric hookup! Sites are are spaced so you can hardly see neighbors. Buffalo walk right thru the camping sites.

Very scenic, with Buffalo herds.

We were able to find an opening for 1 night at the honey flat campground, and enjoyed the solitude, scenery and wild life. Had 30 Amp hookup with water. Dumpstation and bath facilities. The sites were good size with fire rings and shaded picnic tables. Need to be aware of texas wild life. Many hiking trails and staff at the information center were nice and helpful. Need to plan trip far in advance as sites fill up quick if you plan on staying for awhile.

State Park: Where the Buffalo Roam

Honey: 
(Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

(71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)

Overall Rating:  4.5. for our extraordinary view and GREAT park
Security:  No
Usage during visit:  80% during the week after a full spring break 
Site Privacy:  Outside loop sites are pretty private, not always perfect from adjacent sites. 
Site Spacing:  Very good 
Pad surface: Blacktop 
Reservations:   Yes
Campground Noise:   
Outside Road Noise: None 
Through Traffic in campground:    No reason. 
Electric Hookup:  Yes
Sewer Hookup: No
Dump Station:  Yes
Potable Water Available: At site 
Bathroom: Stalls in men’s bathroom are not all operational. This is an issue. 
Showers:  Needs attention.  Curtains on 2 of the 3.   Curtains have replaced previous hanging doors.  Shower stalls are adequate size. 
Pull Throughs: No
Cell Service (AT&amp;T): 2 bars.  3 bars at the visitor center
Setting: Behind our sit a very short walk to a beautiful view 
Recent Weather: Sunny, cloudy, rainy, windy. 
Host: Yes
Rig Size: Some sites can accommodate large rigs. 
