Within Palo Duro Canyon State Park, the Equestrian Campground caters specifically to horse owners exploring America's second-largest canyon. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department manages this specialized facility, which sits on open terrain with canyon walls visible to the west.
The campground features full hookups for RVs, including electric, water, and sewer connections, though the access road can present challenges. Roger W. notes "a nice looking equestrian area with water available for horses," highlighting the dedicated facilities that set this campground apart. Sites lack defined boundaries and numbered markers, creating a more open camping arrangement. Cell service runs limited with AT&T showing one bar coverage.
Campers appreciate the relative isolation this area provides within the larger park system. The campground remains largely empty during many visits, offering space for larger rigs and horse trailers. Wildlife sightings occur regularly throughout the park, and hiking trails provide additional recreation beyond equestrian activities. Restroom facilities require a trip to other areas of the park rather than being located on-site.
Book reservations in advance, especially during peak seasons, as availability can be limited for this specialized camping area designed around horse-friendly amenities.
Description
All horses must have a negative Coggins test less than 12 months old. These sites are for campers traveling with horses only, and the maximum number of people and horses combined is eight per site. This is an open camping area that has some picnic tables, fire rings, and two water faucets. Four joined horse pens are first come, first serve. Each horse pen can hold up to two horses. Customers may bring portable panels. No electricity in this area. These sites must be reserved through the park.
RVs are allowed in this area with horses only but no hookups are available. Restrooms with showers are 1/3 mile away. You are not permitted to ride your horses to the restroom area. Horses cannot be left unattended. Four sites have horse pens and six do not. Obtain an equestrian brochure from park headquarters at check-in.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundEquestrian Campground — Palo Duro Canyon State Park is located in Texas
Directions
From Amarillo: Take I 27 South approximately 18 miles to Canyon. Go East on Hwy 217 for 10 miles to the park entrance. From Lubbock: Take I 27 North to Hwy 217 exit 106 at Canyon. Go East on Hwy 217 10 miles to the park entrance.
Address
11450 PARK ROAD 5
Canyon, TX 79015
Coordinates
34.93198874784959 N
101.63518404969344 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTEGood CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 4/3/26
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 4/3/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTEGood CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 4/3/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 4/3/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 58 min from Amarillo, TX
- 2 hrs 3 min from Lubbock, TX
- 3 hrs 57 min from Lawton, OK
- 3 hrs 59 min from Wichita Falls, TX
