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Texas State Parks
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.
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
Camp.land doesn't run live alerts for Texas state parks. Book early, or keep a nearby cabin as backup.
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.
No live alerts for state parks. Camp.land does not monitor Texas state parks for cancellations. Check ReserveAmerica directly in the days before your trip — most cancellations show up 10-14 days out.
Spring and fall are ideal. Panhandle summers are hot and winters cold — March through May and September through October are the sweet spot.
Have a backup plan. If your first-choice park is booked, check a couple of nearby alternatives — or line up a cabin nearby in case every park is full.
When Texas state parks book up, VRBO cabins near Amarillo make a great alternative.
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Browse the parks near Amarillo, book early, and keep a cabin nearby as backup if sites are full.
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