Opportunity Details

Palo Duro Canyon State Park - Park Host

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Sponsoring Program: Palo Duro Canyon State Park

*Host Site available for Winter 2025-2026

Are you looking for adventure? Do you have a passion for Parks? Want to make every night a 'Camping Night'? Then come join our team on the edge of Texas at Palo Duro Canyon State Park! Spend a season at the largest canyon in Texas and contribute to making your Texas State Parks wonderful!

In exchange for 24 hours a week of volunteer service, your full-hookup campsite is furnished in the second largest canyon in the United States. Palo Duro Canyon offers the unique opportunity to camp on the rim or floor of the canyon and explore over 50 miles of hiking and biking trails.

Duties
Park Hosts will assist alongside Field Rangers with the daily tasks of maintaining their assigned camping loop. Duties include:


  • Visitor Assistance

  • Cleaning Park Facilities (Restrooms, Pavilions)

  • Campground Maintenance

  • Trash Pick-up


Amenities
Park Hosts will reside in a campground or on the rim and will have full R.V hook ups at their site.


  • 30/50 Amp Electric

  • Sewage Insert

  • Potable Water Spicket

  • Washer and Dryer at designated locations

  • Scenic canyon views from your Window!



For more information about the park, please visit http://palodurocanyon.com/

Region: Panhandle Plains

11450 Park Road 5

Canyon, TX 79015

(806) 488-2227

Palo Duro Canyon State Park is nestled in the second largest canyon in the United States.  Its scenic vistas and breathtaking views have captured the imaginations of people for thousands of years.   The park is located 15 miles east of Canyon, Texas on State Highway 217.  Local shops, gas, groceries, and restaurants are within an easy 15 minute drive from the park. 

Minimum Age: 18

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Volunteer Coordinator

(806) 476-8625