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Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Randall/Armstrong Counties, Texas · Palo Duro Canyon SP, 11450 State Hwy Park Rd 5, Canyon, TX 79015

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Free· No rental fee
Available · Permit required to film
Location fee$0 · Free

Free to use · Apply for permit using contact info below

At a glance

Type

Outdoor / Nature

Setting

Exterior

Parking

Yes

Power

No

Size

Vast

Prior Filming

No

Permit

Required

Visual character

Grand Canyon of Texas — 120mi long, 800ft deep, dramatic red rock hoodoos, colorful layered walls

About

Palo Duro Canyon State Park stretches 120 miles across the Texas Panhandle with towering 800-foot walls of dramatically stratified red rock and otherworldly hoodoos that rival the Grand Canyon in visual grandeur. This expansive outdoor location offers filmmakers sweeping vistas of colorful layered geology, deep shadow play within canyon formations, and endless possibilities for establishing shots, chase sequences, and period or contemporary narratives set against stunning natural backdrops. Permits are required for film production at this public park, making it an ideal choice for productions seeking authentic Western landscapes and geological drama without traveling to Arizona.

⚠️ Restrictions

No drones without permit. Leave No Trace. Check seasonal closures.

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Where you'll be

Permit Information

✓ Verified
RequiredYes
TypeGovernment Filming Permit Required
FeeVaries by crew size and duration

Texas State Parks Commercial Use Permit. Contact park superintendent.

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Contact

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