State Park / State Forest
Near Canyon, Texas: $24–$38/night, rigs to 50 ft. Open Year-round. Book 5 months ahead via TX State Parks portal.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Canyon, Texas
How much does camping at Palo Duro Canyon State Park Campground cost, and when is it open?
Palo Duro Canyon State Park Campground near Canyon, Texas (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $24–$38/night, season Year-round, RV size limit Up to 50 ft. Reservations: 5 months ahead via TX State Parks portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$24–$38/night
Season open
Year-round
RV size limit
Up to 50 ft
Reservation window
5 months ahead via TX State Parks portal
The insider read
'Grand Canyon of Texas' — second-largest canyon in the US. Texas Outdoor Musical (June-Aug) in the natural amphitheater. CCC-built cabins on the rim.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
Verify at tpwd.texas.govOn site
Book it right
PickRV doesn't handle campground bookings — reserve direct through the official channel so policies and cancellations flow through one record.
Opens texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com
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Match the campground's size limit and hookup level to a vehicle category, then plan the rest of the trip.
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