McClellan Creek National Grassland, TX is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in McClellan Creek National Grassland, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.
Get your kicks at the Amarillo KOA, just off historic Route 66.
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Get your kicks at the award-winning, family-owned and operated campground, Amarillo KOA, conveniently located just off Historic Route 66. Extend your stay and wander the famous highway to see local attractions such as the Cadillac Ranch, American Quarter Horse Heritage Center & Museum, or visit the Route 66 historic district featuring antiques, boutiques and eclectic dining. Drive to the bottom of the second-largest canyon in the U.S. for hiking, biking and jeep or horseback rides. Take in the musical drama, "TEXAS" (seasonal), at the outdoor amphitheater in Palo Duro Canyon, the "Grand Canyon of Texas". Visit the largest historical museum in Texas, the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Discover thrills for the young and the young-at-heart with a visit to Wonderland Park, Splash Amarillo and Alibates Flint Quarries. Enjoy this KOA's Western metal art displayed within the campground. As the day ends, delight in a summer haywagon ride, a refreshing swim in the heated pool (seasonal), freshen up at the new restroom/shower facility or relax at your site watching TV on the newly expanded FREE in-park Cable system. If it is big, juicy steak you're craving, let the KOA staff arrange free shuttle service, to and from your site, to the World Famous Big Texan Steakhouse. The enclosed K-9 Park allows our four-legged friends to romp, run and play off leash with the watchful eye of their owner! Whether you are tent camping on a grass-shaded site, relaxing in a cozy Camping Cabin or Studio Lodge, traveling in a Teardrop Camper or a Big Rig diesel pusher, this well groomed KOA campground easily accommodates all guests, family reunions, rally and scout groups. Visit the large gift store to purchase unique merchandise for family and friends of all ages. We dispense propane 365 days of the year during normal business hours.
Welcome to MERUS Adventure™ Park, a picturesque camping and RV destination in Palo Duro Canyon. Discover a serene retreat amidst the breathtaking beauty of nature. Choose from our well-maintained campsites and RV spots, thoughtfully designed to provide an exceptional outdoor experience.
Immerse yourself in the tranquility of our spacious tent sites, nestled within the canyon's embrace. Wake up to the soothing melodies of birdsong and bask in the golden sunlight filtering through the Spanish Skirts of Palo Duro Canyon. Gather around under the starlit sky, forging unforgettable memories with loved ones.
RV enthusiasts will find a warm welcome at our park, offering convenient amenities like electric hookups, water connections, and clean restrooms. Park your home on wheels amidst the canyon's grandeur and explore the wonders that await. From exhilarating hikes along breathtaking trails to thrilling off-roading adventures, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Beyond your campsite, Palo Duro Canyon beckons you to explore its hidden treasures. Capture stunning vistas from incredible viewpoints, witnessing nature's vibrant canvas unfold before your eyes.
Escape to MERUS Adventure™ Park, where camping and RVing become gateways to serenity. Unplug from the daily grind and reconnect with nature's wonders in Palo Duro Canyon.
$15 - $120 / night
All horses must have a negative Coggins test less than 12 months old. These sites are for campers traveling with horses only, and the maximum number of people and horses combined is eight per site. This is an open camping area that has some picnic tables, fire rings, and two water faucets. Four joined horse pens are first come, first serve. Each horse pen can hold up to two horses. Customers may bring portable panels. No electricity in this area. These sites must be reserved through the park.
RVs are allowed in this area with horses only but no hookups are available. Restrooms with showers are 1/3 mile away. You are not permitted to ride your horses to the restroom area. Horses cannot be left unattended. Four sites have horse pens and six do not. Obtain an equestrian brochure from park headquarters at check-in.
MERUS Adventure™ is Texas’ premier private adventure park located in the second-largest canyon in North America; Palo Duro Canyon.
We offer world-class off-roading, overlanding, camping, hiking, caving, and more in a family-friendly environment. Our park offers over 6,500 acres of the most pristine and beautiful land in Texas.
Plan your trip now because it’s time to Nourish Your Adventurous Spirit™!
Great spot for horse lovers! The facilities are basic but perfect for a fun camping experience with your horses. Just remember to book in advance!
Wonderful huge park with an abundance of wildlife. Horseback riding, hiking, bike trails, glancing and more.
We were in site #12. We had Full hook- up with a gravel pull-through. We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site along with my jeep.
The site was easy to level.
Our site was not shaded with limited trees. This was a smaller lot with our neighbors very close.
The lot does not have a concrete patio or fire ring but has a picnic table.
It is an easy access to the campground from highway -(approximately 1 mile from highway).
There is free WiFi. They do not offer Cable TV but there are many channels.
They do not sell wood since fire burning is not permitted (only charcoal).
They do not provide garbage service at your site so you must walk to garbage dumpster (located through out the park).
You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. They do not provide golf cart rentals. There is really not a need to have a Golf cart because it is a smaller campground.
They do have a heated Swimming pool.
There is a Playground. There are not any additional play areas like Bocce ball, shuffleboard, basketball sport court, or volleyball courts.
They have a great general store. They sell limited food & alcohol as well.
The streets are gravel so not great for riding bikes. There is not really anywhere to ride bikes outside of campground.
They have cabins for rent and tent areas.
They have 2 shower houses. The shower house has the typical stalls. These are kept very clean.
There is a laundry facility. It is a cash only facility, but they have a change machine. There are approximately 6 washers and 3 large dryers. It is approximately $2 to wash and approximately $2 to dry a load.
They have two side-by-side fenced in dog parks.
There were no trails to hike in the campground.
Some fun things to do outside of the campground are Cadillac Ranch, Palo Duro Canyon state park (a must do - also stop at the Sad Monkey Mercantile for wine, beer, pizza) and Route 66 Motor Speedway (quite entertaining). The Texan Steak Ranch was delicious and a fun experience (reservations can be made on OpenTable). Also visit the Paramount Social Club (a speakeasy). This is located in the basement of the Barfield Hotel (pull the lever on the cigarette machine to access the secret door).
What an incredible entrance! We unhooked our toad before heading into the canyon, and I'm glad we did. The drive was stunning, especially for us Floridians not used to such drops. Our site was beautifully wooded, though cell service was minimal down in the canyon love tester online. Definitely a must-visit if you're in the Texas panhandle.
Read some reviews where they stated they didn't unhook their toad upon heading to the canyon. Well I'm glad we did, being from Florida we don't have drops like this. What a drive. Loved our site, very wooded. Not much if any cell service as you are down in a canyon. This is a must stay if you're in the panhandle of Texas.
Sites 1-9 are pretty close to the main park road that quieted down once it got dark.
Equestrian: at Paul Duro, State, Park (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good
(71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)
Overall Rating: 3.5 this is a nice secluded area campsites do not seem that well defined to me. I don’t believe there are any restrooms here. A nice looking equestrian area (see pictures below) with water available for horses. Since I’m not an equestrian guy, check with visitor center for specifics. Looks pretty god, but I’d wish for bathrooms on site. Security: at park entrance Usage during visit: empty Site Privacy: no Site surface: dirt Reservations: Yes Outside Road Noise: not noticeable Through Traffic in campground: no Electric Hookup: no Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: available down the road Potable Water Available: yes Bathroom: no down the road Showers: down the road Pull Throughs: yes Cell Service (AT&T): one bar Setting: open in Area West Canyon walls on both Recent Weather: 30 to 70s Solar: definitely Insects: none Host: not on site Rig Size: large rigs can fit Sites: there are no site numbers
Hackberry in Palo Duro 3/24 Overall Rating: 4.25 Our site, # 10 is close to a 5 out of 5. Many sites would be less than that, in my opinion, because of the lack of privacy. See below Security: Yes. At park entrance. Usage during visit: 60 to 95% full during our week here Site Privacy: ours and some others are great. The sites I listed below have pretty good visual privacy from adjacent sites. Site Spacing: Most sites have good spacing . Pad surface: blacktop Reservations: You better make them well in advance. Campground Noise: Quiet Outside Road Noise: Sites 1-9 will have traffic noise from the park road. Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: At site Bathroom: Clean flush toilets Showers: Yes. Curtained Pull Throughs: Some Cell Service (AT&T): 1 to 2 bars. Short drive for 3 bars Setting: Deciduous forest in the canyon Recent Weather: 30s to upper 60s Insects: None Rig Size: Medium rigs. No large rigs are here Sites: 2,4,6,8 are in an open area. I don’t like these sites, but they do have nice rock formations to look at from these sites. 1-9 are closest to park road traffic of the sites in this campground. Some of the nicest sites.: 10( ours, nay be the best site here), 11 13. 16 18 30 32 31 33 Okay sites: 21 23
This was our second visit to the Amarillo KOA. When we were here several years ago there wasn’t much but a dusty field. There are many improvements , including a pool and game room. The staff were extra nice. Last visit they offered a limo ride to the Big Tex Steak House, but that wasn’t available this trip.
The gal who checked us in was very friendly and nice. The site is very clean and has everything you need. The only thing that could be different is maintenance on the pool because it turned my hair blue/ green. I also saw 2 other people with blue hair. Yikes
I arrived late on a Saturday evening and they were full but the very nice young lady at check in let me squeeze my little TAXA TigerMoth into a van/tent spot. I was very tired and very happy that they could accommodate me. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The bathroom was clean. The store was well stocked. Except for an occasional jet taking off from the nearby airport it was nice and quiet. I slept great!
Pretty and quiet spot to stop for the night while traveling. It’s a small campground with nice facilities. Hot showers, clean bathrooms, pool open late.
i loved my 3 nights stay but would RECOMMEND YALL to stay for about a week if yall wanna to have the full experience of palo duro canyon’ nature such as hiking/running (many many trails are surrounded by red ass canyons😍), camping, horseback riding, ZIPLINE, and moreee.
The location is conveniently within a couple of miles of I-40 but far enough away that you don't have any interstate noise. There is an airport nearby, but we didn't find the noise frequent or obtrusive. The team that works here is very friendly and accommodating. The sites were level, the power was clean, and the water pressure was good. Laundry facilities (coin-operated) were clean and open 24 hours due to being behind a code-locked door, which is super convenient.
We had planned to stop over for two nights to visit Palo Duro Canyon and other sites in the area, but ended up booking a third night due to some work needs and had no hesitation extending our stay because it was such a nice little campground. It's quite wide open, so there is not much privacy, but this is a KOA Journey, so it's designed to be more for people passing through rather than a destination. Remember that Amarillo is often quite windy, so if you're staying here when it's hot, you may not be able to use your awnings.
Overall, though, a spot we'll put on our list for when we're passing through the area again.
Great little campground circle inside Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
Sites have water and electric hook up with a dump station nearby.
This state park is massive with many campgrounds to choose from. You really can’t go wrong with any of them. Some are great for RV’s, some are better for tent camping!
Nice visitors center and camp store nearby.
`Stopped at Palo Duro Canyon (Hackberry campground) on our way back from Colorado and will definitely be back (just not in the summer). This is an easy weekend trip from Dallas and the park has incredible hiking trails. The campsites are well maintained and well-spaced. Couple things to be aware of: the dump station is a little sketchy and there are an absurd number of dumpsters throughout the campground. While I'm sure that the excess trash receptacles help keep the campground clean (there is certainly no excuse for littering), I think it contributed to a large fly population that plagued our stay. It was impossible to keep them out of the camper--they would sneak in anytime we opened the door. But I'll take flies over mosquitos any day.
If you're looking to stay in the panhandle, check out Caprock Canyons State Park. It's not far at all from Palo Duro Canyon and we love the park. There are fewer visitors, the views are just as spectacular, and bison will visit your campsite!
My wife and I camped in the Hackberry section and enjoyed it very much. It’s amazing second only to the Grand Canyon. They have a store on site that serves great hamburgers. Beware of flies, they are the worst I’ve seen. Take some Raid fly spray, it works great . The restrooms were clean. Would definitely recommend it.
Do NOT stay here. There are extremely loud, extremely close trains going by every 20-30 minutes all night long. The grounds are clean but the spaces are too tight and trees too close to be safe for your slide outs in the constant wind. Don’t bother
Really clean bathroom and shower facilities with hot water (which is always a plus). After hours check-in was easy breezy.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park is a uniquely beautiful state park with numerous hiking and mountain biking trails. Unfortunately, due to recent heavy rains, the hiking and bike trails were closed. We stayed at the Hackberry Campground, which we preferred due to the presence of more trees and, in some cases, vegetation between campsites. We liked campsites 10-18 on the outer edge because of their spacing and vegetation allowing for some privacy. The Mesquite Campground had some great views, but fewer trees. A few of the campsites have partial shade, but most offer little shade other than a covered picnic table. The hiking and off-road bike trails looked interesting. We were here in early September. It was very hot during the day (90's), but cooled down sufficiently at night to turn off our air conditioner.
I wasn’t planning on staying for nearly a week but some unforeseen circumstances have extended my stay in Amarillo KOA for about a week now!
Super friendly staff, clean facilities, the owners care!!
I had read about the airport and road noise, but was unprepared for the 140+ dB train horns that started around 11 pm and (honestly) every 15-30 minutes thereafter until 4 am ish. There is a crossing right across the access road that was very busy on the night we stayed. Worst night of a 9 night trip. I know it is beyond their control, but they should give away ear plugs like the casinos on Freemont St in Vegas. Also, the bath house was un airconditioned and the vent fan can't move air because the main door is weatherproof. The only toilet was clogged when I went to use it, but there was already a plunger there so I could clear it before using it. I would not stay here again.
Love love love this park. So very stunning from every angle.
Great campsite. We had some major trails running directly behind our specific site which made late nights and early morning walkabouts so easy! We also had wild turkey walk throughout our site and found a snake skin beside the RV. Sites also had grill, and a picnic table with a cover for sun.
Electric and water hookup, fine bathrooms with showers that had hot water. ATT was spotty but kind of worked-Verizon was nonexistent.
The park is STUNNING. Every hike is worth it. Every vista every viewpoint.. incredible. Lots of mountain bikers and a few horse riders.
Literally only minus was that the water was really chlorine-y. But hey, I’ll take any potable water over no hookup!
We stayed here for one night on myour journey out west. Camp staff were very friendly, sites well maintained, and facilities very clean and kept up with. Location is a little off the main road and right by the airport. So noise was a little issue. But a great place for passing through.
We stayed here this week for one night in a long cabin. We found this KOA to be well maintained and it's bathroom facilities very clean.
The RV sites have both 30amp and 50amp power. No power at the Tent sites.
It's a great place to stop when passing through the area.
Wifi didn’t work. Pool closed at 7:30. The camp was very clean with very clean bathrooms, but I wish I would’ve been able to use more of the amenities for the price.
People; great Location; good just off Hwy 40 Bathrooms; clean Showers; great, just needs air or exhaust better, gets really warm. Site; good, little to no trees or coverage which would be great being weather can be really hot. Note: extremely windy, lots of dust blowing around.
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