Wildlife Viewing. So what do you need for Palo Duro Canyon? This trail is also great for bird watching! Map & Directions. The canyon is also home to reptiles including snakes so be careful while hiking. The equestrian area has six primitive campsites, a corral and old west stables, and water nearby. Palo Duro State Park has numerous campsites with water and electricity, tent sites, equestrian sites, and backpack camping areas. The Lighthouse Trailhead has an information board and parking, but this is also the busiest hiking trail in Palo Duro State Park during the high season. Come early for a barbecue dinner on our covered patio. Learn about being a work camper and work camping jobs on our Work Camping Jobs page. Address: 11450 Park Rd 5, Canyon TX 79015. Keep Quiet: Loud noises can startle wildlife, so visitors should try to remain quiet while observing animals. Take these safety precautions to make your visit to the canyon safer: Texas Master Naturalists Panhandle Chapter. 11:30a to 12:30p. Here are some of the species that visitors may observe while exploring the park: Bison: Bison are one of the most iconic species at Palo Duro Canyon. 79015. While all the campsites seem nice, I especially liked Hackberry because of the little creek that weaves around it and the way it nestles along a cliff face. The first evidence of human habitation of the canyon dates back about 10,00015,000 years, and it is believed to have been continuously inhabited to the present day. 0:53. Map & Directions. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. This trail is 9.3 km long with an elevation gain of 159 m. According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Palo Duro Canyon State Park is Rock Garden to Fortress Bluff Trail. Visit our Events page for upcoming programs. 138,326 were here. 10:00a to 11:00a. They arent always present, so if you miss them when you arrive, be sure and stop by again a couple more times during your trip. Nestled on the Palo Duro Canyon floor, this campground gives easy access to the old west stables, horseback riding paths, and trails like The Lighthouse Trail.