Texas State Parks

Camping Near Amarillo, TX

Amarillo is the launching point for the best canyon camping in Texas. Palo Duro Canyon — the second-largest canyon in the US — is just 30 minutes south, and the Panhandle holds several other overlooked gems.

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Palo Duro Canyon State Park

30 min

The Grand Canyon of Texas — 120 miles long, 800 feet deep, iconic Lighthouse Trail and summer outdoor musical

122 campsites

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Caprock Canyons State Park

1 hr 30 min

Less-visited canyon park with the official Texas State Bison Herd and 90 miles of trails

40 campsites

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Copper Breaks State Park

2 hr

Remote bison range in rolling breaks country — dark skies, wildflowers, and surprisingly good fishing

35 campsites

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Lake Colorado City State Park

2 hr 30 min

West Texas reservoir with warm fishing waters and abundant wildlife including roadrunners

126 campsites

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How to Get a Campsite Near Amarillo

Book 5 months out. Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance. Palo Duro summer weekends (especially during the TEXAS musical) sell out fast.

Watch for cancellations. Camp.land checks every park every 5 minutes and emails you the instant a site opens.

Spring and fall are ideal. Panhandle summers are hot and winters cold — March through May and September through October are the sweet spot.

Set alerts for multiple parks. First one that opens, you book it.

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