4.70172 reviewsPrice
$8/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$8/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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11450 PARK ROAD 5, CANYON, Texas, 79015, United States
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Learn more about alerts →Fall is the move here, with highs in the 60s-80s and the Lighthouse Trail finally hikeable without a heat warning. Sagebrush Campground is the cleanest loop; book it early. RV or tent, the electric hookups and showers make this accessible for most setups.
Cabin campers should know the AC has failed guests during summer heat. Juniper Campground has restroom issues and a hard-to-find entrance. Some visitors outside the local cultural mainstream have reported interactions that made them feel unwelcome, so know that going in if you're
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Fall brings the best conditions: daytime highs in the 60s to 80s, nights dropping to the 40s and 50s. The cooler temperatures make the trails manageable and wildlife more active. Spring offers wildflowers and 70-degree days. Summer heat exceeds 100°F, with afternoon thunderstorms. Winter days are cold and clear, though crowds thin out. Start hikes early in warmer months and carry plenty of water.
Fall offers mild highs in the 60s–80s and is widely recommended as the best season for visits.
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These tent-only campsites are in the Fortress Cliff area. These are drive-up sites, you do not have to backpack to them. Tent camping only. No pop-up campers, travel trailers, or motor homes are allowed in this area. Water is in the campground, but not at each site. Restrooms with showers are 1/2 - 2 miles away.
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