Palo Duro
The Grand Canyon of Texas
State: Texas
County: Randall County
Founded: 1876
Abandoned: 1930s
Peak Population: Ranch town
Palo Duro Canyon is 120 miles long and 800 feet deep. In 1874, the US Army defeated the Comanches here. Charles Goodnight established the first Panhandle ranch in the canyon. CCC-built structures from the 1930s remain.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Spring-Fall
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: Half day
Quick Facts
- Second-largest US canyon
- Last Comanche battle
- Goodnight's first ranch
Location
Address: Palo Duro Canyon State Park, TX
Coordinates: 34.9167, -101.6833