Overnight Stay at Palo Duro Canyon

An October 2005 trip to Canyon by SantoriniMagarini

This was an overnight camping trip to the "Grand Canyon of Texas." Here you will find what I thought was good and bad about this state park.

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Best Things Nearby:
There are many trails to walk, ride bikes on, and even ride horses. The canyon is pretty much at your discretion. You can do a little hiking up some smaller formations and find little caves in the canyon. There is a stream running through part of the park, which provided a nice cool area to hike by.

Best Things About the Resort:
The campground is small, which makes trails and sightseeing accessible if you don't have a lot of time or are planning on staying for a day or overnight. I happened to be there when there was a stargazing nights with telescopes provided. This was the best part of the camping trip!!

Resort Experience:
The sites were old, but it's camping. You're supposed to rough it. There was a covered picnic table, fire ring, and a cleared space for a tent. The tent site was somewhat sandy, but probably from much use. My particular site was very private, which is nice when you're sleeping outside! Overall, the site was decent, although I'm sure there are nicer camping sites at other parks. Because the terrain was a little more desert-like due to being in a dryer part of the state, the camping site seemed very rugged, but it was manageable!

  • Campground Type: State/Province Park
  • Campsite Type: Tent
  • Price Range: $10 - $20
  • Cleanliness: Very Good
  • Campground Facilities: Satisfactory
  • Recreational Facilities: Satisfactory
  • Campsite Satisfaction: Satisfactory
  • Family Friendliness: Very Good
  • Service: Very Good
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by SantoriniMagarini on October 10, 2005

Fortress Cliff
Palo Duro Canyon State Park Canyon, Texas

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Coppell, Texas
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