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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.
Stairs lead down to this CCC-built cabin on the canyon rim with a beautiful view. A wooden privacy fence encloses it on three sides. If you will arrive after 5 p.m., you must call the park prior to 5 p.m. to make key arrangements.
You’ll discover an artist’s palette of colors as you explore the geologic wonders of the grandest canyon in Texas. From canyon rim to floor, you can marvel at nature’s diversity and the history of the Texas Panhandle Plains.
Palo Duro Canyon is the second largest canyon system in the United States. The canyon is about 120 miles long and 20 miles wide, and is up to 800 feet deep. It extends from Canyon to Silverton. You can see the beautiful colors of the four geologic layers as you descend 500 feet to the floor of the canyon. The canyon began forming a million ...
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Hunt area is located in Palo Duro Canyon State Park proper. Archery Endorsement required. No standbys available. Application Deadline Expired: August 15, 2024 1 – 2 people per application.
Information and prices can change. Parks charge a daily entrance fee in addition to any facility fees, unless otherwise stated. Purchase a Texas State Park Pass to enjoy free entry to more than 80 state parks for you and your guests for one year.
People from all over the world come to share the wonders of the World Birding Center, Palo Duro Canyon, Texas beaches, swimming in Hill Country waters, and our historic sites. Some of the job titles with visitor interaction include Park Police Officer, Interpreter, Clerk and Store Manager.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Walk in the footsteps of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and learn about how they used their ingenuity to build Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Nov 17. 1:30p.
People have inhabited Palo Duro Canyon for about 12,000 years. The Clovis and Folsom peoples first lived in the canyon and hunted large herds of mammoth and giant bison. Other cultures, such as the Apache, Comanche and Kiowa, used the canyon’s plentiful resources more recently.