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.
These parks fill up fast
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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 10 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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