EXPERIENCE
PALO DURO CANYON
STATE PARK
MORE THAN A VIEW
MEANT TO BE EXPLORED
Just minutes from Amarillo, Palo Duro Canyon descends nearly 800 feet into a vast landscape shaped by water, wind, and time—featuring scenic drives, trails, and year-round outdoor experiences.
Palo Duro Canyon, just outside Amarillo, is the most dramatic landscape in the Texas Panhandle. Carved over millions of years by water and wind, the canyon drops nearly 800 feet and features more than 16 miles of paved road. Easily accessible by car or motorhome, the park offers sweeping views, historic sites, trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, modern facilities, and a variety of camping options for day trips or extended stays.
Camping in Palo Duro Canyon puts you right in the middle of one of Texas’ most striking landscapes. Wake up to wide-open skies, glowing canyon walls, and quiet mornings that feel a world away from the daily grind. Whether you’re pitching a tent for the night or settling in for a longer stay, PDC offers the perfect balance of rugged beauty and easy access to trails, overlooks, and outdoor adventure. It’s the kind of place where days are spent exploring and evenings slow down around the campsite, with sunsets that remind you why you came in the first place.
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AND VISITORS CENTER
Built of native stone near the top of the canyon in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, its large windows overlook the canyon, providing a spectacular view of its splendor. The Gallery boasts historical video productions, archeological and nature exhibits, and is beautifully arranged with Southwest art for sale, handmade Native American pottery, handmade Navajo, Zuni and Santo Domingo silver and turquoise jewelry, handmade hunting knives, and a large selection of hard to find regional tools that are Comanche and Kiowa beaded, t-shirts and hats.
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STAY
Palo Duro Canyon offers unforgettable overnight stays, from the historic Cow Camp Cabins originally built by the CCC in 1933 and thoughtfully updated with modern comforts to the private luxury of Doves Rest Cabins overlooking the canyon’s sweeping landscape. Whether you prefer rustic charm on the rim or refined relaxation above the canyon floor, each stay places you close to wildlife, scenic beauty, and the quiet stillness that makes the canyon truly memorable.
SOME LANDSCAPES ARE VISITED,
OTHERS ARE FELT.
