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In the Texas panhandle you'll find Caprock Canyons State Park. Caprock is a great place for hiking and camping. There are enough extensive trails and primitive camping to keep you away from society for a while. It's also a great place equestrian enthusiasts and horse back riders. Horse rental is available as well as some developed sites with individual stable for your trusty steed. The canyons also serve as great scenery during your ride or hike. |
| In the park you'll also find Lake Theo. The 120 acre lake is stocked with channel catfish, largemouth bass, sunfish and crappie, among others. Lake Theo also has a swimming beach. There's enough to keep even the most hardcore outdoor enthusiast busy. |
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Facts
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| Hours: | Open |
| Fees: | Vary |
| Camping Facilities: | Honey Flats: 35 RV sites w/ electricity & water South Prong: 20sites 2 primitive camping areas Little Red: 10 sites w/ covered tables North Prong: Primitive camping - 20 sites RV/Equestrian - 12 sites w/ individual corrals Equestrian primitive camping - 20sites |
| Hiking: | 27.25 miles available for hiking/backpacking; 17.4 miles
are for mountain biking; 14 miles allow equestrian use. Caprock Canyons Trailway offers 64.25 miles for hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, or equestrian use. |
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Annual National Trails Day Celebration Extensive equestrian trails and interest/Horse Rental Lake Theo - stocked Shaded picnic area and beach |
| Other Stuff: | Wildlife can be seen on the trails (Buffalo/antelopes) Interpretive exhibits/amphitheater Group picnic area |
| Close To: | Cities of Amarillo and Lubbock, Big Texan Steak Ranch, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, located on the campus of West Texas State University,. |
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Coming Soon: Streaming Video on Caprock Canyons |
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