State Park · Texas, United States
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Palo Duro Canyon State Park is a state park in Texas, United States, covering 28,000 acres (11,331 ha), established in 1934.
State Park · Texas, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Randall, Texas, United States |
| Area | 28,000 acres (11,331 ha) |
| Established | 1934 |
| Coordinates | 34.9333° N, 101.6625° W |
| Managed by | Texas state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Palo Duro Canyon State Park is a 28,000-acre (11,000 ha) state park in Randall and Armstrong counties, Texas, United States. The park opened in 1934 and is managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The park is named for the Palo Duro Canyon which runs through it.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) · Amarillo, United States · 19.8 miles away
- Clovis Municipal Airport (CVN) · Clovis, United States · 87.8 miles away
- Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) · Lubbock, United States · 88.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Palo Duro Canyon State Park?
Palo Duro Canyon State Park is in Texas, United States (34.9333° N, 101.6625° W).
When was Palo Duro Canyon State Park established?
Palo Duro Canyon State Park was established in 1934, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Palo Duro Canyon State Park?
Palo Duro Canyon State Park covers 28,000 acres (11,331 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Texas_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Texas state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palo_Duro_Canyon_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/palo-duro-canyon — Official park page.