Providence Canyon State Park

Camping review: Backcountry.nIt is $10/person/night with $10 overnight parking fee.nCampsite 1 and 2 are closest to scenic views, and have shortcuts.If those are not available, campsite 6 is the closest when you go through the red-blaze trail. I stayed at campsite 6.nnThe hikes to the campsites are up and down hill drastically (some places felt like a 80 degree incline) and are usually a two mile hike, so plan accordingly. There was plenty of dry dead wood available even after rain because if the canapes, we discovered carrying wood up hill was not worth it. Calculate how much water you need pr day, for drinking, cooking and cleaning your utensils. They recommend, when hiking or physically asserting yourself, .5 liters/person/hour and I agree.nYou WILL stand in about 2 inches of water in some areas when hiking so water proof shoes are almost a necessity. There is a shallow Creek with an orange clay bed running through the area. Only animals to watch out for are hogs (especially mother's with babies) and small coyotes, but we saw none of them.nnThis is in the middle of no where and the nearest grocery store is about a 30 min drive, so plan accordingly.nIt is beautiful and the people running it are super super sweet and helpful. I loved my stay, just wish I had calculated my water a bit more accurately and that I had believed people when they said there would be enough wood before carrying that extra weight. Credit cards accepted for camping reservations and parking fees but not accepted if just hiking for the day. $5 day parking cash only.

A very interesting landmark! The trails are well marked and most are wide and easy to travel. I took a double stroller on the trail. I wouldn't recommend that, but pushing a stroller on the trail can be done if it's got some rugged wheels and high clearance. Overall it was a very cool park and something very unique to the area.

It is a beautiful place. Of course, I recommend that you go with good tennis shoes and long pants. Because there are some small animals that sting. The cost of parking is $ 5.00 for visitors. For those who go to camp it is another price. But the place is beautiful.

I grew up here. I've been coming off and on for 40 years. It's good to see the park doing so well. You better get there early on the weekends, if fills up quickly.nIf you're looking for seclusion, hike the Red blaze trail, be prepared, it's a little tough but worth it.

Be prepared to wait! (On weekends). Got there at 11:30 on Sat and there was already a line to get into the park. Waited for around 45mins. Be prepared to get wet! All trails to the canyons are on shallow creeks. We ended up taking our shoes off (great idea) for most of the hike because our shoes were soaked. BEAUTIFUL canyons. I was surprised at how soft the soil was and how colorful the canyon walls were. You can see and feel the minerals throughout the hike. You can make the hike as long and strenuous or as leisurely as you’d like. My 7yr old hiked around 4miles total with no problem. We also saw plenty of dogs on leashes. The common areas, restroom and picnic; were very crowded. There was a mixture of people with and without masks but there’s plenty of space to keep your distance. Would highly recommend!