Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Texas · Campsite openings, cancellations & sold-out date alerts

CanyonsWatched around the clock

Weekend availability

Live from Texas State Parks · checked Sep 16, 4:46 PM PT

Sold out 3 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Open
    19/1 campgrounds
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    1/1 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    4/1 campgrounds
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How booked is Palo Duro Canyon State Park?

as of July 23

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Dec. That changes fast at a state park. We check Palo Duro Canyon State Park around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Aug 8Open
Oct 10Open
Dec 12Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Aug 12Open
Oct 14Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 5 months ahead.

Park type

Canyons

Texas State Parks system

Online booking

Available on Texas State Parks

Official state reservation system

Alert coverage

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Openings, cancellations & new dates

Where Palo Duro Canyon State Park is

Texas

34.9847, -101.7017

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Getting a campsite at Palo Duro Canyon State Park

How do I get a campsite at Palo Duro Canyon State Park when it's sold out?

Cancellations happen constantly — the trick is being first to know. Set an alert for your dates and we'll watch Palo Duro Canyon State Park on Texas State Parks around the clock, then notify you the moment a site opens. Alerts run on a Pro subscription ($9.99/mo, cancel anytime).

When do campsites usually open up at Palo Duro Canyon State Park?

Whenever someone cancels. Most reservation systems refund less the closer you get to arrival, so cancellations cluster in the days before a stay — but the openings themselves are unpredictable, which is exactly why watching for them beats refreshing the page.

Where do I book a campsite at Palo Duro Canyon State Park?

Reservations for Palo Duro Canyon State Park are made on Texas State Parks, the official booking system for Texas State Parks. GetParkAlerts is independent — we tell you when a site opens; you book it directly on the official site.

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