Best Campgrounds near Amarillo, TX
The Texas panhandle around Amarillo has several worthwhile camping spots for visitors. Palo Duro Canyon State Park, about 30 minutes south, is the biggest draw with its colorful rock formations that have earned it the nickname "Grand Canyon of Texas." Juniper Campground in the park has good tent and RV sites near many of the hiking trails that wind through the canyon. The roads to campsites are in good shape, but they sometimes close after heavy rain. If you want something more basic, Fortress Cliff Primitive has fewer people and minimal facilities. The small city of Canyon sits about 15 miles from Amarillo and has grocery stores and restaurants for stocking up before your trip. Summer gets extremely hot in the canyon, so spring and fall camping is much more pleasant. You should make reservations ahead of time since the campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends and during cooler months. The area has great hiking, mountain biking trails, and canyon views that make camping here worth the trip.
