June 1st - 4th, 2023

at MERUS Adventure™ Park

the event

toyota exclusive off-roading & Overlanding

Texas Toyota Takeover will take place
June 1st – June 4th, 2023 at
MERUS Adventure™ Park
in Palo Duro Canyon.

Texas Toyota Takeover is a family-friendly event with fun activities for everyone in the group! 

As the first & only Toyota exclusive event in the beautiful Palo Duro Canyon, Texas Toyota Takeover is well on the way to becoming the premier Toyota event for the off-road and overlanding community.

No matter your skill or your experience, there will be fun for everyone, including guided tours, vendor booths, group meals, and vehicle test tracks. We encourage you to bring your friends and your family and explore it for yourself.

Camping & lodging

Camping fees are included in the ticket price for the event. Camping will be in a centralized location that provides easy access to vendors, meals, and meeting areas. MERUS events are known for their sense of community and we believe that having a centralized camping ground promotes this in a strong way.

If you don’t wish to camp at the main location, you can choose to reserve one of our campsites throughout the park or book an RV hookup site, cabin, or glamping site by clicking the button below!

Bathrooms and shower facilities will be available at the main office building near the entrance to the park. 

who will be there?

Texas Toyota Takeover is exclusively a Toyota (this includes Lexus brand vehicles) event, but all Toyota enthusiasts are welcome! Whether you drive a Tundra, Tacoma, 4Runner, or something else, all platforms are welcome.

Part of the fun of off-roading comes from the community, so whether you are new to off-roading or a seasoned expert, we want to bring together true enthusiasts who love to face challenges and grow their skills.

event schedule

Schedule is Tentitive & May Change

Thursday - June 1st

12 Noon – Gates Open and Check-In Opens
2 PM – 6:00 pm Registration Opens
4 PM  – 5:30 PM Test Track Open
6:00 PM – Welcome Announcements
6:30 PM –  Dinner
Music, games , hangout until 10 PM

Friday - June 2nd

8:00 AM – Coffee & Breakfast
*Registration Table will be open
8:30 AM – Vendor Village Open
9:00 AM – Morning Announcements
9:10 AM – Drivers Meeting
9:30 AM – Green, Blue, Black Tours Depart
2:00 PM – Group Hike Departs *Rec Center Loop
5:00 PM – Group Photo @ Hetz Bluff
7:00 PM – Dinner – Raffle to follow
Music, games , hangout until 10 PM

Saturday - June 3rd

8:00 AM – Coffee & Breakfast 
8:30 AM – Vendor Village Open
9:30 AM – Black & Blue Tours Depart
9:30 AM – 101 Offroad and Recovery Workshop
2:30 PM – Inaugural Test Track Time Trials 
7:00 PM – Dinner
8:00 PM – Raffle and Awards 
Music, games , hangout until 10 PM

sunday - June 2nd

8:30 AM – Coffee & Breakfast
8:30 AM – Vendor Village Open
12:00 PM – Trails Close

join the adventure

Come out and join other Toyota enthusiasts for a weekend of amazing experiences and adventures!

All ticket sales are final and refunds cannot be issued. 

Thanks to Our Sponsors

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Based on 200 reviews
Sarina Kleman
Sarina Kleman
February 6, 2023.
Y’all! If you love the outdoors and want to get out of the house , visit Merus! Crew is excellent, trails do not disappoint and you can not beat the scenery. 10/10 recommend !
Jay Brown
Jay Brown
February 5, 2023.
Awesome off-road trails!
Chase Roquet
Chase Roquet
February 4, 2023.
Great 4Wheeling excellent camping and beautiful views!
Bill Hayes
Bill Hayes
February 3, 2023.
The canyon park is spectacular! The staff and owners are incredible! The memories are priceless!
C McP (Titaniumman81)
C McP (Titaniumman81)
February 3, 2023.
Love this place Great camping, hiking, off-roading, hunting. Great job! Can’t wait for it to be a Jeep Badge of Honor!
Eric Austin
Eric Austin
February 3, 2023.
My whole family had a blast we will never forget the memories that we made together there.
Zebulun Charnesky
Zebulun Charnesky
February 3, 2023.
Great place to go exploring!
Chris Jolly
Chris Jolly
February 3, 2023.
Great place, family oriented, I love this place
Kelly Bogard
Kelly Bogard
February 3, 2023.
We have been camping and off roading at Merus several times. Each time is new adventure. Whether we tent camp, stay at the cabin, come alone, or join one of the social events we have the best time. The best membership we have.
Esmeralda Cockrell
Esmeralda Cockrell
February 3, 2023.
I love it! Excited for the hiking season and camping season to start

questions you may have

The Texas Toyota Takeover has a rig capacity, so we encourage you to reserve your spot early. Registration will close on June 4th, 2022.

Texas Toyota Takeover is an exclusive Toyota event. Lexus brand vehicles are included and welcome! You are welcome to come check out the event, but we will be restricting trail access to Toyota & Lexus vehicles only and the park will be closed to the general public for the weekend.
If you would like to book a trip click here for available dates.

The cost of registration includes camping fees at our designated event camping location. If you wish to reserve one of our specific campsites, RV sites, or cabin/glamping sites, you will need to make a reservation separate from the event registration. Click here to book a campsite.

We have RV hookup sites and boondocking sites available to book separately through our website. First come first serve. RV sites are not included in event price. Book your site here!

There will be public showers and restrooms available at the park main office.

We get it, there’s nothing better than gathering around the campfire after a day on the trails. However, MERUS Adventure™ is currently observing a strict fire ban. Propane pits and cooktops are permitted and acceptable. NO WOOD, CHARCOAL, OR NATURAL BURNING FIRES ARE ALLOWED. 

In addition, we ask that smokers be prepared to distinguish their cigarettes/cigars in their vehicle. This park is precious to us and we work hard daily to protect it. If you are found to violate these rules, you will be reminded once then asked to leave the park on repeated instances. 

Our amazing sponsors will be providing some meals for the event. Please check our event schedule for specific details.

Absolutely! What is going to make this event so amazing is the opportunity for a great time for every skill level. Our platinum sponsor, Street Toyota, will be providing vehicles to test drive, a test course to try your vehicle out on, and education on the basics of operation. On top of that, MERUS Adventure™ will be running guided trail runs for those that want to participate. These tours will range from absolute beginner to trail veterans that wants to get after it!

MERUS is so much more than just an off-roading park. We offer world class camping, hiking, mountain biking, and more. 

However, our off-roading is limited to 4×4 vehicles only. This is for safety on everyone’s part. We do encourage 4×2 vehicles to still come out and participate in testing out a 4×4 Toyota and experiencing an incredible event with like minded individuals and groups. 

Absolutely! We love having pets and furry family at the park. The canyon does provide many natural hazards, in addition to the many vehicles at this event. So for the safety of the animal, we do require pets to be leashed and in your full control at all times.

Open alcoholic beverages and consumption are prohibited in off-road-vehicles during use on trails, in public parking areas. Alcohol consumption is allowed in designated camping and event areas only. Violators will be asked to leave the event.

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