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This campground is situated at an elevation of 3,500 feet. There are 60 camping units.
$10 - $15 / night
These tent-only campsites are in the Cactus or Fortress Cliff areas. Water is in the campground, but not at each site. Restrooms with showers are 1/2 - 2 miles away.
Picnic table Fire ring Water nearby Shade shelter
These are drive-up sites, you do not have to backpack to them. Tent camping only. No pop-up campers, travel trailers, or motor homes are allowed in this area.
Map: https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4506_007g.pdf
$16 / night
$20 / night
Get your kicks at the Amarillo KOA, just off historic Route 66.
FREE Wireless Wi-Fi Internet Service Keeps Guests Connected at Amarillo KOA on Historic Route 66!
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.
$27 - $32 / night
Sites are in the Mesquite area.
Picnic table Water hookup 30 amp hookup 50 amp hookup Restrooms with showers nearby Fire ring and/or grill
The second largest canyon in the country lies in the heart of the Texas Panhandle. Visit Palo Duro Canyon State Park; experience the canyon's rugged beauty and enjoy its colorful history.
Things to Do Explore the canyon by foot, mountain bike, horse or car. We have more than 30 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails. Camp, geocache, study nature or bird watch. During the summer, enjoy a performance of TEXAS Outdoor Musical.
Choose from campsites with water and electricity, tent sites, equestrian sites, or backpack camping areas. Stay in one of three cabins on the canyon’s rim or four Cow Camp cabins on the canyon floor. Rent one of our pavilions for a wedding, reunion or meeting.
Nice overnight stop for the price. There were longhorn cows and llamas that came up to the fence in the back of the park. Close to town yet in the country. Full-time residents there but are quiet.
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.
About 5 miles into the canyon past the entrance. I arrived after check-in hours and they had my packet waiting for me at the entrance. It was about 105 when I got in at 5pm in July (to be expected), but cooled down some overnight with a bit of rain. Great access to the Juniper trail with the cave— definitely worth checking out. Saw a baby scorpion in the bathroom sink, but pretty clean bathroom facilities. Biggest downside besides the heat was the relentless biting flies.
We spent 3 nights in the Mesquite Camping loop. Our site included 30/50amp electric service and water connection. Dump station available on the main road out of the park. The weather was perfect. We arrived after a cold front pushed thru. The days were cool and sunny. Perfect for trail hikes and bike rides. Night skies were clear for star gazing. There is a steep 10% grade down from park HQ to the campgrounds. Roads are in good shape. Campsites are spacious. Ours was plenty long enough for our 35ft rv and truck. We saw several big 5th wheels in the same loop. TMobile 5G service was strong. No WiFi available. Bath house nearby with endless hot water to clean up from the dusty trail hikes.
This is a 1 star facility, but it gets 5 stars for what it provides. When you are traveling thru and just need a place with water and electricity, that place is free. There is even a water park in the park.
This is not a place to enjoy, but it is a God send when needing a place to stay while traveling.
Positives: Beautiful site and large! We were on the outer loop and had awesome views of the canyon walls Wildlife at camp - saw roadrunner and heard coyotes at night (eerie but also magical)! Staff were amazing! We came in after the entrance station closed and they had a packet with our name on it waiting for us with maps and more in it!
Downfalls: Only port-a potties If you were on the inner part of the loop you might not have as great of a view looking at other sites instead… Lots of bugs
Overall this would’ve been the PERFECT camp site minus the few downfalls. We would 1000% come back again!
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).
I grew up in Dallas and am sad to say that I didn't know about Palo Duro. The canyon sneaks up on you, literally. There's no foreshadowing until you turn onto the canyon road and then it appears if out of nowhere...majestic, serene, simply breathtaking.
Facilities are excellent and fellow campers, polite. The park has an excellent gift shop with quality silver and native art. I can't wait for my next visit.
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.
Loved it here! But the listing on here is misleading; it is actually a picnic/rest overlook area that allows car/RV camping but I’m sure no tents. There are no bathrooms or water but very nice picnic tables, trash cans, a grill, and shaded paved areas. Lots of grass and trees, dogs allowed, and a parking lot. We had one neighbor when we stayed one night and the view can’t be beat. Would definitely come back- a few people come and go and it seems to be a hidden gem.
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.
Our 2nd visit here, glad we came back. Just spectacular scenery & hiking. Mesquite loop is great, and quiet.
Only negative, and it's minor, is the park is always under a burn ban, so plan accordingly for your meals. No fires or charcoal grills allowed.
Tour with my husband and adult son in march 2024
Stayed at 082 at the Mesquite.
Bathrooms they had , a little cold water.
We got there at a super hot day , and decied to do walk before park the RV 28 foot to our spot. Since it was later in day and I wanted to go to the lighthouse.
Great to walk in trail s there ,bring lot s of water and some snack.
walked for hours then back to the RV and down to the campground
Very open spot with view of the mountains around , can see the other campers too.
had this overbuild patio to sit under if wanted.
Funny thing tought it was very hot the day we arravied ,the next morning I dressed up in my normal camping shorts and sandals and hoodie early in the morning , the temperatures was dropped a lot true the night and i got out of the RV with my coffee in my hand and tought I was going to sit outside in my chair and enjoy it . I backed inside rapid and got leggings and boots on ,then I could enjoy the view of the sun raise.
What a great find. Small lot, but stunning views of the canyon below and enough room for the low traffic it seems like this sees. Some Verizon signal but only by the fence line.
Sites 1-9 are pretty close to the main park road that quieted down once it got dark.
Wolfberry : this looks like the newest campground, which is very adequate for large it (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good
(71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)
Overall Rating: 3.5 -all are pull throughs. Looks great for large rigs Security: @Park entrance Usage during visit: empty. Might be closed. Site Privacy: no Site Spacing: pretty good Pad surface: blacktop Reservations: Yes Outside Road Noise: no Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: yes Sewer Hookup: no Dump Station: down the road Potable Water Available: at the sites Bathroom: flush toilets Showers: at the adjacent campground Pull Throughs: all Cell Service (AT&T): two bars Setting: juniper trees, mesquite trees with Cliff falls on both sides Recent Weather: 30 to 7 days Insects: None during our visit Host: at the adjacent Rig Size: will accommodate large Riggs Sites: pictures of my favorite sites in this campground.
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
Sites are pretty open. They are good for large rigs. Most if not all sites have shaded picnic areas. Bathroom/ shower is available. RV dump is nearby.
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
Juniper CG - Paul Duro : (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good
(71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)
Overall Rating: 4 – secluded campground all outside sites are nice. Security: @Park entrance Usage during visit: 50% Site Privacy: junipers offer a degree of privacy Site Spacing: pretty good except some of the inside sites back up to Pad surface: Blacktop Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Quiet Outside Road Noise: not noticeable Through Traffic in campground: no Electric Hookup: yes Sewer Hookup: no Dump Station: down the road Potable Water Available: at the sites Bathroom: flush toilet Showers: yes Pull Throughs: many Cell Service (AT&T): one bar Setting: scattered junipers and deciduous trees with nice view of Canyon walls on both sides of the canyon. Recent Weather: 30 to 70 Insects: none Host: two park hosts are at the campground Rig Size: large rigs are here Sites: my favorite sites: 97,99, 100 101 103, 105, 107, 109, 111 (a bit closer to the road), 113 (close to the road.) 110. Most inner loop sites aren’t very private. The best ones are among my list above.
FORTRESS CLIFF Rating: 3.5 as not a lot of visual privacy from adjacent sites. However the view of cliffs is very clear Security: at park entrance Usage during visit: 50% Site Privacy: No Site Spacing: Fair Parking Pad: gravel Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Quiet during my short visit Outside Road Noise: Some sites are near the park road. Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: Scattered spigots Generators: Check Bathroom: Portable toilets Showers: At Hackberry CG Cell Service (AT&T): one bar here. Setting: under deciduous trees with canyon walls, viewable on both sides of the cg. Recent Weather: 30s to 70s Solar: Definitely Insects: None Host: not on site Sites: Sites: my favorites: 49,47, 45,43, 41* 37(close to the park Road, but on the outside perimeter of the loop.)
Mesquite CG Dash Paul Duro: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good
(71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)
Overall Rating: 5 this is a spectacular Campground. Every site has a view. My favorite sites are listed below. But all sites have the advantage of a view of beautiful geology surrounding the campground. I would say this is the best campground in the park. Price 2023: $ w interagency pass Security: a Park entrance Usage during visit: 70% Site Privacy: varies. Where privacy lax, the view compensates Site Spacing: good., Most Site surface: soil surface Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Pretty quiet Outside Road Noise: sites near the park Through Traffic in campground: no Electric Hookup: yes Sewer Hookup: no Dump Station: available Potable Water Available: out sites Bathroom: flush toilets Showers: yes Pull Throughs: there are Cell Service (AT&T): two Setting: alongside beautiful red Cliffs Recent Weather: 30 to 70s Insects: none Host: I did not see one at the campground. They are around. Rig Size: there are large Riggs here. Sites: 96, 94,92 90 89, 88,87 81, 79, 78,77
There are three different camping units to the park. Dry camping on one side of the dry lake. Two sections for camping on the other side of the lake RV section for OHV traffic. And then a tent RV section on the other side. Only one full bathroom with showers the rest are pet toilets. The upper campground is quite charming you need to know the lake is dry though and has been for quite a while.
Wonderful sites and very nice park employees. I wish I would have brought my mountain bike, the trails are sick! Good hookups, spacious sites and clean areas.
This was an overnight stay for our trip from home in East Texas to Utah.
Hookups are 30 or 50 amp. There is water at each site but it was off for season.
Pay at the police station. There is a Dropbox with envelopes. $15 a night.
Location was fine for our 35 foot 5th wheel.
We were disappointed by the amount of trash around the area. Also was a homeless person staying in a tent The person let his dog roam and almost got into fights with our German Shepherd.
If not for the trash and homeless person this could be a good cheap overnight.
Wow, Palo Duro Canyon sounds like a dream outdoor getaway! Can't wait to explore the trails and catch a TEXAS Outdoor Musical. Any hidden gems you recommend checking out? unscramble words
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