Caprock Canyons Trailway State Park - Parnell Station Camping Area in TX -- Campground & RV Camping
Caprock Canyons Trailway State Park - Parnell Station Camping Area in TX
CampgroundTX State Parks
14 mi from Memphis
Setting
Backcountry camping at mile marker 247 on the Caprock Canyons Trailway's northern section, a 64-mile rail-trail through badlands and canyons. The 17,500-acre park protects the state's official bison herd, mule deer, reintroduced prairie dogs, and 175+ bird species across terrain shaped by Plains Apache, Comanche, and historic ranching eras before 1975 state acquisition. Hike, bike, or ride horses with views of distinctive rock formations and the 528-foot Clarity Tunnel. Lake Theo provides fishing nearby. Chemical restrooms; no campfires.
- Moderately separated here.
- Sits on broad, near-level ground.
- Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.
Climate averages
October normals 49–77°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 100 of 100.