Posted in Texas
August 06, 2020
Two Texas State Parks Have Been Ranked Among The Best In The Entire Nation
There are over 8,000 state parks in the country, and according to HomeToGo, Texas has two of the very best. The vacation rental company recently ranked Palo Duro Canyon and Brazos Bend among the top 20 state parks in the U.S.
Palo Duro Canyon snagged the #2 spot, while Brazos Bend clocked in right behind at #3. Four factors were used to rank the parks: activities, accommodations, wildlife, and solitude.
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Enjoy panoramic views of the vast red rock landscape dotted with lush greenery, reveling in the silence so deafening you could hear a pin drop.

In terms of activities, Palo Duro Canyon was given a 6/10 score. It received an 8.37 for wildlife.

The cabins on the canyon rim are historic, having been built by the Civilian Conservation Corps -- not to mention the unparalleled vistas! A 9.21/10 score was awarded to the park for accommodations.

In terms of solitude, the park received a 9.57 score.

A 6.67 activity score means boredom is definitely off the table.

For accommodations, Brazos Bend was given a 9.46 score.

If you encounter one, stay at least 30 feet away and follow these important rules to stay safe. The wildlife score is 7.28 -- understandably high!
Click here to visit the Palo Duro Canyon website, and here for Brazos Bend.ss
Have you ever visited either of these state parks? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience! Check out our previous article for more bucket list-worthy state parks: 13 Lesser-Known State Parks In Texas That Will Absolutely Amaze You.
Address: 11450 State Hwy Park Rd 5, Canyon, TX 79015, USA
Address: 21901 Farm to Market Rd 762, Needville, TX 77461, USA