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Elkins Ranch

Hwy 217 at Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Canyon, TX 79015
806-488-2100
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Ranked #7 of 11 attractions in Canyon
Type: Ranchs
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Elsberry
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 16, 2012 via mobile

Ride was rough but that was expected being in a Canyon. Our tour guide Kathy was amazing, very nice and informative me and my kids had a blast. We took the 1 hr tour. I thought it was long enough but the 11 amd 12 yr old boys and 4 yr old girl wanted to keep going:) kind of pricey... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 14, 2012 via mobile

Their website needs updated. They no longer serve breakfast. The website says Gentle, comfortable ride but after we got there we were told the ride is very bumpy. The ride up the drive was very rough The host who schedules and takes payment is not at all friendly and borders on rude. The tour guide on the other hand is... More

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Missouri, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 9, 2012 via mobile

We thought it was a bit expensive at first...the when we were done we thought it was too cheep. It was so much fun. I am scared of hightail and it was a ton of fun. The roads are rough but it is very cool to see the canyon I it's true form with out hiking. If you want paved... More

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Washington, MO
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 1, 2012

Took a two hour tour at the Elkins Ranch. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we were the only ones on the tour. She tried her best to find us some animals. but with the heat, they were hiding. I learned a lot about the area and they had a few neat things set up and nice spots to view... More

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nj
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2012 via mobile

We took the one hour tour and had a wonderful time. Our guide, Lucy, was extremely knowledge. The Jeep seats were well padded and the ride was not rough at all. It was great to see the from the rim as well as the floor.

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Conroe, TX
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2012

This Jeep tour comes with a very knowledgable guide and very cute Jeeps, painted like spotted cows. There are three tours offered, 1 hour, 2+hours, and 3 hours. When we went in May, the 3 hour trip was not available because of a flash flood that washed out the road. However the 2 1/2 hour tour was wonderful. Our guide... More

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Amarillo, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

If you are looking for a jeep ride, cattle drive or early morning breakfast, this is your place. I highly recommend for someone looking for the western experience

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

My father is very knowledgeable on Native American history and knows the story of the Palo Duro Indian battle, so naturally a tour of the canyon was a must. When I discovered Elkins Ranch and their tours I knew it would be worth it. We booked the 3 hour tour. We were the only tour going that morning which was... More

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Amarillo, TX
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

The graded roads used by the jeeps were definitely below standard. I felt like we might tip over. The breakfast was good, but unless roads are re-built, I wouldn't go again.

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Poland, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2011

After having read some of the reviews, I was a bit skeptical about making a reservation for the two-hour tour. But I did; and the gate was open at 8:45 a.m. and the driver was at the ready. And we had a great experience! Our driver was a gentleman in his 70s who was a bit quirky, but that honestly... More

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