Caprock Canyons State Park

09/10/2026

Update:
ALL SYSTEMS ARE GO!
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As of SEPTEMBER 16th:

It’s hard to use technology when you’re a prairie dog.

Due to our computer system taking a snooze:

Cash or check only till our system is back up and running efficiently! ❤️💙🤍

09/03/2026

The 2026 Drawn Hunt Schedule🐗🐐🦌

For the planners of the world, save!

For the people who just show up places, I bid you good luck.

09/01/2026

Hear ye, hear ye! 📣

Your next September adventure awaits at Caprock Canyons! Check out our upcoming in-park and online events!

That’s all I have to say about that…

08/22/2026

This year is exceptional in so many ways.

The heat is one of the most explosive dangers we face in Caprock.

I know you might be tired of hearing it, BUT...

We strongly encourage you to plan your agenda/adventure around this monstrosity.

Hike early.
Take LOADS of water and snacks.
Take a map.
Wear the correct clothing.
Stay with a buddy.
Know your limits.
Find air conditioning!

It is serious and we take pride in educating our visitors about every aspect of the canyons.

Be safe, my ravens.🐦‍⬛

08/17/2026

🌙Come for the spook, stay for the stars! ✨

Join us Halloween night at the North Prong Parking Lot for a special Star Party with the Amarillo Astronomers! 🔭
Bring your curiosity, your friends, and your best costume! 👻🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️ Costumes are welcome as we spend the evening exploring the night sky and discovering what’s hiding among the stars.

📍 North Prong Parking Lot
🎃 Halloween Night
🔭 Telescopes provided by the Amarillo Astronomers
👻 Costumes welcome!
Come celebrate Halloween under some of the darkest skies in Texas!

08/14/2026

ONLINE LIVE session with yours truly! Great start to the 2026-2027 year!❤️

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Spotlight Session: Time Eras, Geology, and Dinosaurs (Interactive) 🦖🌎

Get ready to explore Earth’s past! In this fun, interactive session, students will travel through different time eras using colorful graphics and visuals. We’ll learn how Pangaea formed, how ancient oceans created fossils, and why a huge “missing chapter” in the rocks at Caprock Canyons matters. Students will meet amazing creatures from each time period—like Dimetrodon, early dinosaurs, and giant Miocene mammals.

We’ll also discover the Ogallala Aquifer and finish with two incredible ocean giants: Megalodon and Livyatan. 🦈🐋
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September 10, 2026 — 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM

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08/12/2026

Beginning August 13, Caprock Canyons State Park will be under a burn ban due to current drought conditions.
🚫 No ground fires are permitted.
🔥 Propane may be used for cooking ONLY.

Please help us protect the park, our wildlife, and surrounding communities by following the burn ban and practicing extreme caution with any heat source.

07/30/2026

Summer in the canyon is beautiful, but it can also be dangerous. We strongly recommend planning your hikes for the early morning or late evening when temperatures are much safer.
By midday, the canyons can reach 115°F, with ground temperatures soaring to 140°F. Those extreme conditions can quickly lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, or even heat stroke.

-Carry plenty of water (more than you think you’ll need) at least 1 gallon or more per person!
-Wear light-colored clothing, a hat, and sunscreen.
-Know your limits and turn around if you’re feeling overheated.
-Let someone know your plans before heading out.

Heat-related illnesses are real, and they can happen faster than you expect.

You can always text or call 911 in these situations.

Help us keep your adventure safe by hiking smart and respecting the Texas summer.
We care about you. 🐦‍⬛