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Palo Duro Canyon State Park, photographed in 2024. Panhandle regional context only; this is not MERUS Adventure Park.Regional photo · not this park

Panhandle · Claude, Texas

MERUS Adventure Park

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Palo Duro Canyon State Park, photographed in 2024. Panhandle regional context only; this is not MERUS Adventure Park. Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 . Resized / converted to WebP for display; display crops and color treatment. Adapted copies retain this license. View full-size photo

BEFORE YOU LOAD UP

The quick dirt.

Sources checked 2026-10-21

What it costs

$25 trail vehicle + visitor passes

Published operator rates · reviewed 2026-10-30

Full fees & extras ↓

When to go

Office 8:30am-5:30pm; trails 8am-10pm

Published schedule · check closures · reviewed 2026-10-30

Gate & riding hours ↓

Vehicles & access

4x4

Not admitted: UTV, ATV, Dirt bike, Motorcycle.

Check permits & ground rules ↓
Official trail map Get directions Official park site

YOUR NEXT PATCH OF TEXAS

The lay of the land.

Full-size 4x4 routes descend into Palo Duro Canyon terrain, with visitor guides, guided experiences and camping options for a longer canyon trip.

Park overview

Fees & hours

OPERATOR INFORMATION
WHAT IT COSTS

$25 trail vehicle + visitor passes

Published operator rates

  • Daily 4x4 pass: $25 per trail vehicle.
  • Daily entry: $15 ages 13+, $9 ages 6-12, free ages 5 and younger.
  • Lodging, rentals and events have separate charges and inclusions.
Fee source
WHEN TO GO

Office 8:30am-5:30pm; trails 8am-10pm

Follow booking instructions for arrival and any seasonal/event closures. Use the park's final-mile directions via FM 1258 and County Road 9; nearby county roads can be misleading in GPS.

Hours & access source
Published information is not a live opening report. Confirm weather closures, event access and your complete admission cost before traveling.

DOWNLOAD BEFORE YOU LOSE SIGNAL

Maps & getting there

Official trail guide and park-map downloads; onX is the operator's mapping partner. Save maps before entering areas with unreliable cell service.

Official maps Open address in Maps

4510 County Road 9, Claude, TX 79019

Follow the operator’s final-mile directions. Some nearby county roads can mislead GPS navigation.

KEEP THE GOOD PLACES OPEN

Know the ground rules.

  • Eligible full-size 4x4s only; most routes require low range. Ask before bringing AWD or a custom build.
  • Carry working GMRS radio, fire extinguisher and current offline/paper trail map.
  • Carry proof of liability insurance; maximum tire size 43 inches.
  • Every visitor needs a waiver. Prepare for self-recovery.
  • No motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs or side-by-sides as guest trail vehicles.
Permits & access: Daily visitor and 4x4 passes; review the operator's complete vehicle/equipment rules.
Full park rules Texas OHV requirements ↗

Stay a little longer.

CabinsRV sitesTent/overland campingGuided toursJeep rentals

Check availability, reservations and facilities with the operator.

Facilities & camping

ON THE PARK CALENDAR

Upcoming events.

Painted off-road gear gathering with vendor tents and rigs
TXMUD AI-assisted illustration · not this event or venue

Outdoor festival · Panhandle

GOA GEAR Summit — official event details (opens in a new tab)

MERUS Adventure Park

Registration is live. The entire park is reserved for the summit; normal admission does not apply. Weekend pass: $150/person with Friday/Saturday festival camping and one guided ride; $30/person daily pass excludes camping and rides. Confirm checkout totals, route eligibility, waivers, GMRS radio and fire extinguisher requirements.

Dates checked 2026-11-02 · Operator-published dates

Official event details & registration ↗
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GET A FEEL FOR THE RIDE

Watch before you go.

A specific operator video has not yet been verified for this guide.

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Search results include independent rider videos. Check filming dates; footage does not establish current access or conditions.

BACK FROM THE TRAILS

How did it ride?

Real visits. Honest opinions. Share your experience at MERUS Adventure Park and help the next rider plan a better day.

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Where the details come from

FeesPublished operator rates · reviewed 2026-10-30View source
HoursPublished schedule · check closures · reviewed 2026-10-30View source
MapsOfficial map resourceView source
PhotosLicensed regional context photoView source

Sources checked 2026-10-21. TXMUD is an independent guide; the operator makes the final call on access.

Found a detail that has changed? Use the operator contact in the glovebox notes to confirm it. You can also share your experience in the rider reports above.

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