How do I get a day pass or ticket for Palo Duro Canyon?

Day passes for Palo Duro Canyon are sold through the Texas State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica), often called Save-the-Day passes. Use the day pass calendar on this page to see availability, then book on ReserveAmerica or call TPWD at (512) 389-8900.

How can I check Palo Duro Canyon day pass availability?

This page shows Palo Duro Canyon day pass availability for the next two weeks, including how many vehicle day passes remain on each date when slots are open. Counts are pulled from the official Texas State Parks system and refresh about every 15 minutes.

Does Palo Duro Canyon require reservations or passes?

Many busy Texas state parks require a day pass or reservation, especially on weekends and holidays. Check the availability grid on this page for Palo Duro Canyon, confirm day use fees and office hours, and verify details on the official TPWD park website before you travel.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park day passes, tickets, maps & trails

Check day pass and ticket availability for Palo Duro Canyon (Save-the-Day vehicle passes from Texas State Parks), plus official TPWD park and trails maps for this Texas state park. See how many passes are left each day, day use fees, and office hours — then book on ReserveAmerica. Browse all Texas state parks.

Type:: State Park
Region:: West Texas
Coordinates:: 34.9847, -101.7019

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Trails at Palo Duro Canyon

Palo Duro Canyon has about 42.0 mi of TPWD-mapped trails across 30 named routes, used for biking, horseback riding, and hiking. Order matches the live map trail list — typical visitor favorites first. Trail colors match the map. Distances come from official Texas Parks and Wildlife trail geometry. Conditions and closures can change, so confirm on the park page before you go.

Mapped miles:

42.0 mi

Named trails:

Uses:

Biking, horseback riding, and hiking

Lighthouse Trail2.8 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Lighthouse Trail is a 2.8-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Palo Duro Canyon. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Pioneer Nature Trail0.4 mi · Hiking

Pioneer Nature Trail is a 0.4-mile hiking trail at Palo Duro Canyon. It is a nature walk through park habitat.

Capitol Peak Mountain Trail3.5 mi · Biking

Capitol Peak Mountain Trail is a 3.5-mile trail for biking at Palo Duro Canyon. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line. Give yourself a longer visit if you want to cover the full mapped length.

CCC Trail1.4 mi · Hiking

CCC Trail is a 1.4-mile hiking trail at Palo Duro Canyon. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Paseo del Rio Trail1.2 mi · Hiking/Biking

Paseo del Rio Trail is a 1.2-mile trail for hiking and biking at Palo Duro Canyon. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Rock Garden Trail2.5 mi · Hiking/Biking

Rock Garden Trail is a 2.5-mile trail for hiking and biking at Palo Duro Canyon. It is a nature walk through park habitat.

Goodnight Peak Scenic Loop Trail0.4 mi · Hiking

Goodnight Peak Scenic Loop Trail is a 0.4-mile hiking loop at Palo Duro Canyon. The name points to a scenic overlook or viewpoint. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.

Hackberry Horseshoe0.7 mi · Hiking/Biking

Hackberry Horseshoe is a 0.7-mile trail for hiking and biking at Palo Duro Canyon. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Kiowa1.4 mi · Hiking/Biking

Kiowa is a 1.4-mile trail for hiking and biking at Palo Duro Canyon. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Little Fox Canyon Trail1.4 mi · Hiking/Biking

Little Fox Canyon Trail is a 1.4-mile trail for hiking and biking at Palo Duro Canyon. It follows canyon terrain.

Upper Comanche3.4 mi · Hiking/Biking

Upper Comanche is a 3.4-mile trail for hiking and biking at Palo Duro Canyon. It is the upper stretch of this named route. Give yourself a longer visit if you want to cover the full mapped length.

Givens, Spicer and Lowry Trail3.1 mi · Hiking/Biking

Givens, Spicer and Lowry Trail is a 3.1-mile trail for hiking and biking at Palo Duro Canyon. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line. Give yourself a longer visit if you want to cover the full mapped length.

Lower Comanche4.4 mi · Hiking/Biking

Lower Comanche is a 4.4-mile trail for hiking and biking at Palo Duro Canyon. It is the lower stretch of this named route. Give yourself a longer visit if you want to cover the full mapped length.

Triassic Trail0.2 mi · Hiking

Triassic Trail is a 0.2-mile hiking trail at Palo Duro Canyon. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Cottonwood Trail1.5 mi · Hiking/Biking

Cottonwood Trail is a 1.5-mile trail for hiking and biking at Palo Duro Canyon. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Juniper Trail - Riverside1.2 mi · Hiking/Biking

Juniper Trail - Riverside is a 1.2-mile trail for hiking and biking at Palo Duro Canyon. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Rojo Grande Trail1.2 mi · Hiking/Biking

Rojo Grande Trail is a 1.2-mile trail for hiking and biking at Palo Duro Canyon. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Sunflower Trail1.1 mi · Hiking/Biking

Sunflower Trail is a 1.1-mile trail for hiking and biking at Palo Duro Canyon. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Tub Springs Draw Trail0.5 mi · Hiking/Biking

Tub Springs Draw Trail is a 0.5-mile trail for hiking and biking at Palo Duro Canyon. It follows a creek, bayou, or spring corridor.

TEXAS Trail0.2 mi · Hiking

TEXAS Trail is a 0.2-mile hiking trail at Palo Duro Canyon. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Juniper Trail - Cliffside2.9 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Juniper Trail - Cliffside is a 2.9-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Palo Duro Canyon. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Rylander Fortress Cliff Trail3.7 mi · Hiking/Biking

Rylander Fortress Cliff Trail is a 3.7-mile trail for hiking and biking at Palo Duro Canyon. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line. Give yourself a longer visit if you want to cover the full mapped length.

Fractures in the Rock Spur0.3 mi · Hiking/Biking

Fractures in the Rock Spur is a 0.3-mile hiking and biking spur at Palo Duro Canyon. It branches off a longer route.

Soapberry Spur0.3 mi · Hiking/Biking

Soapberry Spur is a 0.3-mile hiking and biking spur at Palo Duro Canyon. It branches off a longer route.

Dugout Trail< 0.1 mi · Hiking/Biking

Dugout Trail is a short trail for hiking and biking at Palo Duro Canyon. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Scrub Oak Spur0.2 mi · Hiking/Biking

Scrub Oak Spur is a 0.2-mile hiking and biking spur at Palo Duro Canyon. It branches off a longer route.

Connector< 0.1 mi · Hiking/Biking

Connector is a short hiking and biking connector at Palo Duro Canyon. Use it to link other named trails.

Duck Pond Spur0.2 mi · Hiking/Biking

Duck Pond Spur is a 0.2-mile hiking and biking spur at Palo Duro Canyon. It stays near a lake or pond. It branches off a longer route.

Fortress Rim Spur0.2 mi · Hiking/Biking

Fortress Rim Spur is a 0.2-mile hiking and biking spur at Palo Duro Canyon. It branches off a longer route.

Equestrian Trail1.6 mi · Equestrian

Equestrian Trail is a 1.6-mile trail for horseback riding at Palo Duro Canyon. It is part of the park’s horseback network.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park day passes, tickets, maps & trails

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Palo Duro Canyon — frequently asked questions

How do I get a day pass or ticket for Palo Duro Canyon?

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Does Palo Duro Canyon require reservations or passes?

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