Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Amarillo, TX has a lot to offer. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Amarillo campgrounds just for you. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Amarillo, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.
"Pros: Good Sam Campground Full hookup (sewer, water, 50 AMP) Huge pull thru site Level site Picnic table on-site Playground Indoor Pool Hot tub (adults only) Friendly staff
Cons: Limited shade Gravel"
"Park is not nearly as busy and we were escorted to our site just as before."
$45 - $60 / night
"Since Amarillo is basically just a resting place and there's not really any other perks, we just want a safe, quiet place to park over night."
"Excellent cell and wifi service. There is noise from the road. You can see it from the campground. However, it's not too bad. Easy pull through spots.."
$16 / night
"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."
"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."
$26 / night
"We hiked the plateaus behind our site and that was fun. Water and electric (30a) was available. Very level dirt site. Picnic table and shelter at every site. Pretty cool."
"Half of this one was tucked behind some trees so it can’t be seen from the road. Behind the campsites is lots of trees, some water and a big rock wall. The bathrooms were a bit of a walk."
$26 - $225 / night
"Juniper site 113, full hook ups, right across from bathrooms/showers which are well kept and nice! Cell service is sketchy— tv reception got a few digital channels."
"My original plans was to book a cabin at Cows Camp cabin a 10 minute drive up the road but was completely booked."
$1000 / night
"Hackberry Campground near Palo Duro Canyon State Park is a hidden gem for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers."
"Wonderful huge park with an abundance of wildlife. Horseback riding, hiking, bike trails, glancing and more."
"This was a spot we found last minute when the first place we booked was not ideal for us. Lexie was extremely friendly on the phone and got us in."
"We came here with a group but it was so secluded that you’d never know. There are so many was to stay and enjoy as well!"
"This damned lake (Army Corps of Engineers) recreation area offers some very inexpensive camping and OHV trail access."
"While there is no camping anywhere in the park, it does have a lot of recreational things happening in all corners."
$45 / night
"Here you can book a cabin stay or pull up your RV. Book your stay today and leave them some love!"
GuideThis 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.
LegendOn the rim of Palo Duro State Park, lies a roadside attraction with Zipline tours, cute tiny cabins for rent and a small campground. Offering approximately 30 full-hook sites, and a dozen or so primitive areas to set up camp for cheap. Since we bring our own electricity via a solar panel, we have everything we need without the need for hookups. This campground does not allow gas generators, so come prepared. The campground offers drinking water, full-flush toilet facilities and hot showers – just be sure to latch the door when you leave‘ cuz it gets really windy here and the shower doors can go all Dorothy on you.
The canyon is the reason to come to the area in the first place. Without any knowledge of its existence, the monotonous flats of the Texas Panhandle give little indication of the stunning gash in the earth created by one fork of the Red River. With the park entrance, literally a dozen yards away, all the activities within are just a short bike ride or drive away from this campground. Hiking, walking, bird-watching, and even some very technical mountain biking opportunities are all part of the park’s draw.
This campground offered us a great back-up plan. We arrived at the State Park without any reservations, which is normal for us, and of course every site was booked out 5 months in advance. Though later when we in the park, we found dozens of campsites empty. This leads us to two conclusions, either: 1. The state park was severely limiting reservations to keep numbers in the park down or 2. People booked early and when the pandemic numbers got high, they bailed on their plans but not on their reservations. Public service reminder! Even when you cannot get a refund, be sure to cancel your reservation so that others may take advantage of your spot.
The closest town for supplies, gas, groceries, and such is Canyon, TX which is about 10 miles away.
GuideAfter a cloudy week and my off-grid rig nearly out of power, I was super glad to find this rv park just outside of Palo Duro Canyon! Palo Duró was sold out but this little gem was just outside. They have canyon zip lines and really cute little cabins. Wifi was a little patchy due to intense winds that day but it was good enough for me to work remote. I just needed the bare bones plug-in to charge up my battery bank but I’ll definitely come back to zip line over the weekend! The front office staff are also really great, friendly and helpful.
TravelerThis campground is only .5 miles from the park. It was really convenient. It’s pretty basic but sufficient. There are bathrooms in a hard sided building next to the store. I was car/tent camping and when I reserved online I booked site 3, however when you receive your welcome email it explains that all the field area around the RV pads are open for camping so choosing a stir is not necessary unless you’re in an RV.
They have tiny cabins that looked nice and we’re occupied. The grounds are very dark at night, could use some security lamps.
Wind coming off the canyon is STRONG, keep that in mind when you choose your site.
Has some really nice views of the canyon and I saw some deer roaming around the camps.
There is not a lot of shade, I found the only tree and claimed it.
It’s a good spot!
GuideJuniper site 113, full hook ups, right across from bathrooms/showers which are well kept and nice! Cell service is sketchy— tv reception got a few digital channels. Fire pit/grill combo, covered picnic table. Lots of hiking trails. Well spaced sites with privacy.
GuideWe 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!
GuideSome of the other camping areas seemed less spacious and private, but we really liked our site in the tent-only Cactus Campground. It had a shade shelter, a picnic table, and a dirt tent pad. There was also a fire ring with a grill grate, but a burn ban was in place. The water faucet was just across the street and there were clean restrooms (with hot showers) up the road at the next campground. Even with some light pollution from town, the stars were beautiful.
We only stayed for two nights--not nearly enough to explore this incredible park. We're hoping to go back before it gets too warm.
RangerI came here on my way back to California after visiting Sam Houston for 2 weeks. I was able to visit Cactus Campground. The site was a little bare in my opinion and felt like a deep back country camp spot. I came here on the weekday and was pretty busy. My original plans was to book a cabin at Cows Camp cabin a 10 minute drive up the road but was completely booked.
The shelter was not as big as I wanted to wait out the blazing sun in the 90 degree temperature. The site had water and the restroom is a portal potty. I would recommend going in the early morning or late at night because can cause a massive stench. The site didn't have much coverage but a few dried up trees. You can see right into the neighbors site. If you came here for the view of the stars I would NOT recommend this spot. The site park is near Amarillo and the city lights block out the stars
ScoutWe always stop in Amarillo when we travel from the DFW area to visit our son in Colorado. We've tried just about all of the Campgrounds/RV Resorts in Amarillo. Since Amarillo is basically just a resting place and there's not really any other perks, we just want a safe, quiet place to park over night. I couldn't find much as far as reviews online(it's relatively new), so we were a little leery about booking an overnight stay.
However, I'm glad we did and I would 100% stay again. Booking was easy. Check-in was easy. It was super convenient to not have to unhook, and to walk over to Love's to grab a quick pizza for supper. There was a nice little dog park. There was a corn hole game and a covered picnic table. The RV area is separate from the fueling area and truck area. We never heard any highway noise or parking lot noise over night in our RV(A/C was running...it would probably not be as quiet if you were to have your windows open).
Our site was pull through. It had water and electric. It was very level and easy to get into and out of. I do wish that their price was a little lower. On our return trip, we stayed down the road at Oasis, and only paid a few dollars more, but had access to a swimming pool, game room, laundry room, etc. But it's a good option, and I would stay again.
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