Caprock canyon

Discover the beauty and activities of Caprock Canyons in Texas, from hiking and camping to wildlife viewing and water sports at Lake Theo.

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.

Discover the beauty and activities of Caprock Canyons in Texas, from hiking and camping to wildlife viewing and water sports at Lake Theo.

Visit Caprock Canyons, an incredible Texas state park in the Texas Panhandle. Learn about the best Caprock Canyons hiking, where you should camp in Caprock Canyon and all about the Official Texas bison herd.

Have you ever seen wild bison in Texas? If you head to Caprock Canyons State Park you can watch these majestic animals roam free.

Caprock Canyon State Park.

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.

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

The park offers day-use and camping facilities; hiking; wildlife watching; horseback riding; mountain-biking; boating on a no-wake lake (120 surface acres, 30 feet when full); fishing; lake swimming; a scenic drive; guided tours; and seasonal concessions offering horse rentals. Almost 90 miles of multiuse trails range from the very difficult in rugged terrain to trails with less than 3% grade. About 25 miles of the trails include cliffs and drop-offs, with steep climbs and descents that are…