Caprock canyon state park

We never thought we would roaming with the bison at Caprock Canyons State Park in Quitaque, TX. That's what we experienced at Canyon Rim Spur Trail.

From hiking to mountain biking, stargazing, and encountering bison - there are so many fun things to do in Caprock Canyons State Park.

A 3 Day Itinerary for visiting Palo Duro Canyon + Caprocks Canyon State Parks in Texas

Everything you need to know about visiting Caprock Canyons State Park in West Texas. Learn about camping inside the park, hiking and more.

Another "must visit" Texas State Park is Caprock Canyons ... where the bison roam freely all day! Check out this itinerary for a one day visit to this park in the Texas Panhandle. If you've got more than a day to spend exploring the park, there are plenty of options to fill your time.

The ULTIMATE GUIDE to hiking the Lighthouse Trail in Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Hiking details, packing lists, and other things to do nearby.

Everyone's heard about the Grand Canyon but what about the second largest canyon in the country? Well it's right here in Texas! The Palo Duro Canyon is the second largest canyon in the country and it's absolutely beautiful! While you're visiting Palo Duro Canyon, I recommend taking a quick trip over to Caprock Canyon State Park just 1.5 hours southeast of Palo Duro Canyon State Park. When you ask locals which state park is better about 50% will say Palo Duro Canyon and the other 50% will say…

It's a trip both challenging and rewarding.

These are the last surviving descendants of the original, genetically distinct Southern bison who were wiped out in the 1870s. These bison, currently kept down in the canyon country of the Park, will be the forebears of the second herd to be established on the new, landscape-scale Southern Great Plains Conservation & Recreation Area up […]

Author Max Westheimer and Photographer Tristin Lain recently explored Caprock Canyons State Park and were captivated by the Texas State Bison Herd. Their story embodies the We Will Not Be Tamed spirit and hope it inspires you to explore the wild things and wild places of Texas.