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Caprock Canyons State Park

Protected area in Briscoe County, Texas

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Overview

Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway falls between the Llano Estacado and North Central Plains regions of the Texas Panhandle.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Sleep9 places

Camping

North Prong area and South Prong area
Both areas have organic restrooms and 16.3 miles of associated trails. $8 per 4 people for back pack campsites.
South Prong and Little Red Camping Areas
40 walk-in developed (tent) campsites. $12 per campsite
Equestrian Developed Campsites
(non-equestrian camping is allowed). 12 sites have corrals, tables, grills, water for horses, and parking at individual sites. Total of persons or horses not to exceed 8 per campsite. $12 per campsite
Lake Theo
9 campsites with water with a shade shelter, picnic table, fire ring and lantern post. Water is in the area. $14 per campsite
Honey Flat Area
Campsites with water and electric (30 amp). 25 sites with a shade shelter, picnic table, fire ring, lantern post, water, & 30 amp electrical outlet. $15 per campsite

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Camping

Honey Flat Area
Campsites with water and electric (50 amp). 10 sites have a shade shelter, picnic table, fire ring, lantern post, water, & 50 amp electrical outlet. $20 per campsite
Primitive Camping
Available along the length of the Trailway. $8 per 4 people
Overflow Camping Area
$11 per campsite
Excess Vehicle Parking
$2

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Getting there

Access is by Texas Highway 256 east of Silverton and northwest of Turkey.

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UnderstandThe area contains badlands with mesquite, cacti and junipers with tall grasses, plums, hackberries and cottonwoods in the canyons.

Get inAccess is by Texas Highway 256 east of Silverton and northwest of Turkey.

Fees and permits$3 per day, per person 13 and older, 12 and under free. Special entrance rates for holders of:

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Do25 mi stretch that was once a railroad line.

SleepInformation line: +1-800-792-1112. Fees are charged in addition to the campsite or facility fee. Pets are not allowed in any Texas State Park buildings. Maximum 8 people per campsite unless otherwise noted.

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Caprock Canyons State Park" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Summary from the Wikipedia article "Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia
Photo: Leaflet, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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