Caprock Canyons was surprisingly one of our favorite state parks in Texas! We stopped by this park on our way to Amarillo, Texas with no set expectations. We were thrilled to see so much wildlife with so little effort. Here are some of the animals we saw during our stay.
Bison at Caprock Canyons
When we entered the park we were almost immediately greeted by a herd of Bison! Although the park requires guests to stay at least 50 yards away from the bison, we had a great view of them as they were crossing the roads.
10 x 50 Binoculars for Adults Full-Size, Binoculars for Bird Watching Sightseeing Wildlife Watching with Low Light Night Vision
Prairie Dogs at Caprock Canyons
We saw a coterie of prairie dogs just steps away from the sidewalk (near a playground). They were so adorable!
There were also prairie dogs at the Canyon Rim Trailhead. They blend in well with the dirt so remember to look carefully while you are there.
You may hear the prairie dogs before you actually see them. Have you ever heard a prairie dog speak? If not, check out this little guy talk in the video below.
Lizards
We saw this cute green lizard during our hike on Eagle Point Trail. It’s perched on top a pocket of gypsum rock.
Other Animals
Here are some other animals you might encounter during your trip.
- Burrowing owls – Near the RV bathrooms
- Roadrunners
- Wild turkeys
- Mule deer
- Bobcat
- Coyotes
- Rabbits
- Snakes
- Birds
- Tarantulas
- Bats – Brazilian Free-tailed bats can be seen at Clarity Tunnel. However, they are there seasonally and will likely be gone by fall. Bat guano (bat poop) is on the bottom of the cave so if you choose to walk or bike through Clarity tunnel try not disturb the ground and wear masks.
- Catfish at Theo Lake
Overall
If you love animals and the outdoors, this is the place for you. Remember to bring a good pair of binoculars and a good camera (preferably with a telescope lens) to capture these amazing animals roam the park.
