Texas
Palo Duro Canyon State Park Campground
Established Campground
Palo Duro Canyon’s main campground sits on the canyon rim with 50 sites split between RV spots with hookups and tent areas. The canyon floor drops 800 feet below, revealing colorful rock layers that make this the most spectacular camping backdrop in Texas. Sites fill up fast during spring wildflower season and fall color, so book ahead. Fire rings and picnic tables standard, with clean restrooms and showers nearby.
Access is paved all the way to the campground, but the real adventure starts with the canyon floor drive — a steep, winding road that drops into the heart of the canyon for hiking and exploring. Open year-round, though summer temperatures can hit 100°F on the canyon floor.
Canyon rim camping with 800-foot views
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | Juniper/Cliffside Trail, Texas Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Canyon, TX |
| Miles from pavement | 0 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Partial |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 50 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $25.00 / night |
| Reservation required | Yes |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | October-April |
| Land manager | State Park |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Drinking water, Dump station, Fire ring, Hookups, Picnic table, Showers, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |