Mesquite Campground — Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Reviewed Sep. 15, 2024

Nicest Park in Years

Traveling from KY to AZ. 36 foot fifth wheel, tow vehicle and second car. Stopped here for 2 nights. Site 85. 50/30/20A and water. No sewer, but 2 dump stations in park. After backing in (very easy) realized it can be used as a pull through entering in front of site 87. Very roomy site. Covered picnic table and fire ring/grill. Didn't use restrooms or showers, but they were clean. Most of site is red dirt, but parked on asphalt and picnic table is on concrete pad. Close to level. If you've never been here, the Mesquite camp area is like 5 or 6 miles past the park entrance gate. Steep grade into canyon and curvy road. Now for the experience. Although some would complain about some things in this park we were able to overlook any problems (we had none anyway) because it was so beautiful. This is the nicest park we've been to in several years. Great scenery, trails everywhere and wildlife. We saw mule deer, roadrunners, rabbits, turkey, lizards, huge centipede, longhorns and lots of birds. Sat at bird viewing station behind the tradepost for a while and saw many different birds. It was hot during the day and cool at night in September. Would definitely stay again. If ess are listed they will include fees for 3 vehicles.

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  • Review photo of Mesquite Campground — Palo Duro Canyon State Park by paul , September 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Mesquite Campground — Palo Duro Canyon State Park by paul , September 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Mesquite Campground — Palo Duro Canyon State Park by paul , September 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Mesquite Campground — Palo Duro Canyon State Park by paul , September 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Mesquite Campground — Palo Duro Canyon State Park by paul , September 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Mesquite Campground — Palo Duro Canyon State Park by paul , September 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Mesquite Campground — Palo Duro Canyon State Park by paul , September 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Mesquite Campground — Palo Duro Canyon State Park by paul , September 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Mesquite Campground — Palo Duro Canyon State Park by paul , September 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Mesquite Campground — Palo Duro Canyon State Park by paul , September 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Mesquite Campground — Palo Duro Canyon State Park by paul , September 15, 2024