What does it cost to visit Palo Duro Canyon State Park?

Entry to Palo Duro Canyon State Park costs $8 daily adult entrance. Hours: Open daily.

Does Palo Duro Canyon State Park have RV hookups?

Yes, 97 campsites at Palo Duro Canyon State Park have utility hookups.

What facilities are at Palo Duro Canyon State Park?

Drinking water available. Electric hookups available. Showers available. Flush restrooms.

Can I swim at Palo Duro Canyon State Park?

Yes, Water Lake is open to swimming at Palo Duro Canyon State Park.

Are there cabins at Palo Duro Canyon State Park?

Yes, Palo Duro Canyon State Park has cabins available.

State park

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

The park entrance is 13.2 miles from Lake Tanglewood. 115 campsites. Day use costs $8 daily adult entrance. Hours: Open daily. Palo Duro Canyon State Park is a state park in Armstrong County, Texas.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park map

Palo Duro Canyon State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.

Common questions

: Palo Duro Canyon State Park has 115 developed campsites. Sites can be reserved in advance. 97 sites have utility hookups.
: Entry to Palo Duro Canyon State Park costs $8 daily adult entrance. Hours: Open daily.
: Palo Duro Canyon State Park is 13.2 miles from Lake Tanglewood.
: Yes, 97 campsites at Palo Duro Canyon State Park have utility hookups.
: Drinking water available. Electric hookups available. Showers available. Flush restrooms.
: Yes, Water Lake is open to swimming at Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
: Yes, Palo Duro Canyon State Park has cabins available.

Before you go

Palo Duro Canyon State Park is 13.2 miles from Lake Tanglewood.

Drinking water available
Electric hookups available
Showers available
Flush restrooms

Camping at Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Palo Duro Canyon State Park has 115 developed campsites. Sites can be reserved in advance. 97 sites have utility hookups.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

What to see

Historic site Visitor center Mentioned in Wikipedia park article
Spring Spring Mentioned in Wikipedia park article

Swimming

Water Lake

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