The Texas panhandle is understood for its flat, grassy plains. For many of us, driving throughout it’s a needed, but monotonous a part of the drive to Dallas, Oklahoma Metropolis, or Albuquerque. However what many bored drivers don’t notice is that the second-largest canyon within the U.S., nicknamed the “Grand Canyon of Texas,” additionally cuts throughout the panhandle.
The Palo Duro Canyon is considerably lesser identified than the nation’s largest canyon — the Grand Canyon, which welcomed over 4.7 million guests in 2023 — however is spectacular in its personal proper. At its largest, the Palo Duro Canyon is 800 ft deep and 20 miles vast and runs virtually 120 miles in size. It’s positioned inside Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
There’s one thing undeniably enchanting about Palo Duro Canyon — a mix of rugged Western appeal and serene pure magnificence marked by purple rock cliffs, rugged mesas, and massive skies.
Sitting on the fringe of this grandeur is Rustic Luxurious Camp, a brand new trip retreat made up of six tiny, but luxurious, cabins. From the camp, the Palo Duro Canyon State Park customer heart is a simple 10-minute drive.
“We designed Rustic Luxurious Camp to supply friends one of the best views of Palo Duro Canyon, mixing luxurious facilities with pure magnificence. We’ve been humbled by our friends’ suggestions on the unforgettable recollections they’re making with us, and we’re honored to be a part of their experiences on this exceptional place,” co-owners Kevin and Micah Rust informed Journey + Leisure.
As its identify implies, the Rustic Luxurious Camp walks the road between simplicity and luxurious. The cabins are small at 740 sq. ft, but are outfitted with high-end linens and a spa-style rest room. Every cabin can sleep as much as 4 individuals and comes outfitted with a full kitchen, a sunny residing space, a separate loft space, and two queen-size beds. Added perks at Rustic Luxurious Camp embody speedy Wi-Fi and a welcoming pet coverage.
The view from the cabins, which is well the standout characteristic of the brand new Rustic Luxurious Camp, is expansive. From their elevated perch above the valley flooring, you possibly can look out over the plateaus and buttes that wind towards Palo Duro Canyon.
The view solely will get higher within the night, when you possibly can stroll out in your west-facing patio to catch the sundown whereas making use of the outside grill. At evening, the cabins are completely positioned for stargazing, with little or no mild air pollution.
The Rustic Luxurious Camp opened to vacationers in September 2024 and is the most recent venture from the hospitality firm that opened a collection of cabins in Oklahoma close to Beavers Bend State Park and Damaged Bow Lake and a Rustic Chalet in Angel Fireplace, New Mexico.
The Rustic Luxurious Camp close to Palo Duro Canyon State Park is positioned outdoors the small city of Canyon, Texas, which is half-hour southeast of Amarillo, Texas, and Route 66. Charges begin at $200 an evening, with bookings made on Airbnb.