State Park

Palo Duro Canyon State Park: The County's Crown Outdoor Feature

Palo Duro Canyon State Park, located just east of Canyon in Randall County, is a massive canyon that offers hiking, camping, mountain biking, and horseback riding.

Randall County The Great Outdoors

Palo Duro Canyon is roughly 120 miles long, up to 20 miles wide, and as deep as 800 feet. The park sits in Randall County and covers terrain from 2,759 to 3,463 feet in elevation. It has over 30 miles of trails for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders, plus campsites with electricity, tent sites, cabins on the rim and canyon floor, and equestrian sites.

Day-use admission is $8 for adults; children 12 and under are free. The park fills up, especially on weekends, so TPWD recommends reserving in advance at tpwd.texas.gov or by calling 512-389-8900. Flash flooding is a real hazard in the canyon — watch the weather closely if you camp on the canyon floor.

Source to confirm: TPWD – Palo Duro Canyon State Park

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Property Appraisal

Who Appraises Your Property in Randall County

Randall County shares an appraisal district with Potter County, called the Potter-Randall Appraisal District (PRAD), which sets the taxable value of your property.

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Homestead Exemption

How to Lower Your Property Tax with a Homestead Exemption

If your home in Randall County is your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces your taxable property value.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Ag Valuation Can Sharply Cut Your Land Tax Bill

Land used for farming, ranching, or wildlife management in Randall County may qualify for a special low appraisal that is based on productivity, not market value.

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Groundwater

The Ogallala Aquifer: Where Randall County Gets Its Water

Randall County sits above the Ogallala Aquifer, the main source of water for drinking and farming, and levels have been dropping for decades.

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