5 Awesome Reasons to Visit Caprock Canyons State Park

Caprock Canyons State Park is one of the coolest state parks in Texas! We only spent a couple hours here as a stop on a road trip. It was enough time to see a good chunk of the park and decide we have to come back. Here are 5 awesome reasons to visit Caprock Canyons State Park.

Location

Caprock Canyons State Park is located in Quitaque, TX in the Texas Panhandle. It’s around a 5 hour drive from Dallas.

850 Caprock Canyon Rd. Quitaque, TX 79255

Best Time To Visit

The park is open year round.

Spring and Fall are the best times to enjoy hiking and camping.

Cost

$5 Daily entrance fee per person aged 13 and older.

$70 Texas State Park Annual Pass. Highly recommend! It pays for itself fairly quick depending on the age of your family members.

What To Bring

• Water- They do not sell concessions at this park
• Snacks / picnic lunch
• Sunscreen
• Bug Spray
• Backpack
• Hiking Shoes
• Camera
• Texas State Parks Pass

5 Awesome Reasons To Visit Caprock Canyons State Park

1. See Bison

The Texas State Bison Herd lives here. There were at least 15 bison greeting us at the entrance to the park when we first got there. We loved watching them. They do roam other areas of the park as well. Expect bison traffic jams on the road.

These animals are the largest land animal in North America! It may not look like it, but they can run fast and jump high. They weigh about 2000 pounds! Keep a distance of at least 50 yards, because you don’t want that charging at you.

2. Canyon Views

One of the best views of the canyon is behind the amphitheater. Make sure to stop and check it out!

3. See the Prairie Dogs

I don’t know what it is about these little creatures but they intrigue me. I spend more time than I should watching them! They are located by the bathroom and playground area. You can also hear them squeak at each other. Pop Goes The Weasel anyone???

4. More Views

South Prong Trailhead is the furthest point in the park, so a great place to take a break. The trailhead has a bench with a beautiful view!

5. Hiking

This park has over 25 miles of trails. We only had the chance to do part of the Canyon Rim trail and it had incredible views. I will definitely come back to explore more of the trails. Here is a link to the state park trail map.

Recommended Hikes from friends:

• Eagle Point Trail – 4 miles round trip MODERATE
• Canyon Rim Trail – 6 miles round trip MODERATE
• Haynes Ridge Overlook Trail – 2.3 miles one way VERY CHALLENGING

There you have it! 5 awesome reasons to visit Caprock Canyons State Park!

Have you been to Caprock Canyons State Park? Did you enjoy it?

Check out Palo Duro Canyon State Park that is nearby.

For more Texas State Parks To Visit click HERE.