After retiring the dog and I got in the RV and went there after living in Texas for over 30 years and it was a "scenic overkill" and high "WOW" factor. Hadn't ever been and am glad I did and will go back...truly a beauty that is "off of the radar". Felt like I was "in" the environment and not visiting.

Have been to Palo Duro Canyon three times. LOVE IT each and every time. The first time we stayed in the Cow Camp cabins and I have to admit to being pretty creeped out. There were numerous mice and lizards walking around the stone walls of our cabin. I thought I could handle it and was prepared to sleep inside, until we saw a giant black ...

Just returned from Az.'s Grand Canyon, but first took yet another drive through part of
Palo Duro. It is truly the "Baby Grand". It
is one of the best kept secrets in Texas and
so unexpected after all the flat land of W.
Tx. We had a chance to turn some other folks
that we met at a rest area, onto it, too. It
is magnificent! Would love to see the musical spectacular "Texas!" sometime.

Palo Duro Canyone is a beautiful place to go. If you are into hiking, or just camping, going for the day and having a picnic it is wonderful. So much fun over the years. I lived in Amarillo all my life..

been going there since 1961. i liked it the way it used to be. back then you could hike along the creek for miles but due to so called improvements you can't do it now. i still go there as it is the best in the area

Must visit the Palo Duro Canyon while in Amarillo. Only 18 miles South of the city..wild life, beautiful canyon...must see, camping, pic nics, hiking...go go go

It is a great place to go, the only bad thing at all is that it has a very steep winding enter/exit road. It is pretty and in the summer the play "Texas" is a wonderful outdoor show to see.

Nice place to see and well worth the stop. The outlook post museum is interesting and has a fantastic view. There are wild turkeys and road runners everywhere.

Amarillo is nearby with attractions like Cadillac ranch, Arnolds burgers, Big texan steak ranch & Opry, route 66 historic district, figure 3 ranch, Wonderland park.

If you want ...

I grew up in Canyon Texas. This park was a regular spot for biking and hiking when I was younger. Plenty of areas to explore within 4 miles of the road, but for the real hardcore campers, hike south from the turn-around for 30-45 minutes. Great open camping there, and it is rarely explored. In the last 20 years, I've only run across other campers twice that far south.