Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:57 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Palo Duro Lake
| Location | Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Palo Duro Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 36.347600, -101.169600 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Hansford County |
Palo Duro Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Palo Duro Lake in Texas at coordinates 36.34760, -101.16960. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).
Palo Duro Lake is a public boat launch on Palo Duro Lake in Hansford County, Texas. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 3 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Palo Duro Lake
Is Palo Duro Lake free to use?
Yes, Palo Duro Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Texas.
What water does Palo Duro Lake access?
Palo Duro Lake provides boat launch access to Palo Duro Lake in Texas.
How do I get to Palo Duro Lake?
Palo Duro Lake is located at coordinates 36.347600, -101.169600 in Texas. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Palo Duro Lake includes 3 other public boat ramps within 0.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.