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Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

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Park Headquarters: Closed

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About the Park

Set within the wide‑open Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of rugged grasslands. Over thousands of years, the Canadian River carved dramatic 200‑foot canyons—known as breaks—that now frame the lake in striking layers of color and texture. These quiet coves sustain an unexpectedly rich array of life, providing seven distinct habitats.

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Visitor Centers

Front desk at Park Headquarters.  There are books/gifts for sale and information for visitors.

Park Headquarters

Visitors to Lake Meredith National Recreation Area can stop by and pick up maps and guides for the area. Headquarters is also where ORV permits are processed.

9:00AM - 4:00PM 8068573151

Where to Stay

Fritch Fortress Campground overlooks Lake Meredith.  There are two picnic tables and a grill.

Fritch Fortress

A caprock campground, overlooking Lake Meredith located on Fritch Fortress Road. Open for boaters, campers, swimmers, and other approved water activities. Picnic tables, shade shelters, and grills are available. There is a restroom with potable water, showers, and flush toilets. Pull-through parking is available.

🏕 15 sites💧 Water🚽 Toilets
A picnic area at Blue West overloooking the lake.  The sky is blue with white clouds.

Blue West Campground

A caprock campground, overlooking Lake Meredith. Access to shoreline is difficult. This campground is located north of the lake off FM Road 1913. These campgrounds have excellent views of the lake and offer picnic tables and shade shelters. This area is a great place to view the sunsets of the Texas Panhandle.

🏕 30 sites🚽 Toilets
Chimney Hollow area with a view of the shoreline.  The lake is bright blue and the clouds are white.

Chimney Hollow Campground

This remote and primitive area is located near Blue West. It is tucked in the Blue Creek embankment, which provides protection from prevailing winds. There is no drinking water or flush toilets; vault-evaporator only. There are picnic tables available.

🏕 15 sites
Camping in meadow by Harbor Bay.  There are mesas in the background and the lake and sky are blue.

Harbor Bay Campground

This campground is located outside of Fritch at the end of Lakeview Drive off Hwy. 136. The area features both designated sites and open meadow camping. Harbor Bay also features two new trails, which are the Harbor Bay and South Turkey Creek Trails. Picnic tables, shade shelters, and grills are available. No drinking water or flush toilets; vault-evaporator toilets. A beautiful area for water activities, hiking, biking, and birding.

🏕 25 sites🚽 Toilets
A camper at Cedar Canyon underneath cottonwood trees near the lake.

Cedar Canyon Campground

This small cove lies between Fritch Fortress and Sanford-Yake campgrounds. The area features beach camping with no individual campsites. This campground can become soft during rainy conditions. Please drive with caution when leaving paved roads. There are restrooms with potable water and flush toilets in the parking lot.

🏕 15 sites💧 Water🚽 Toilets
Mullinaw Trail with cottonwood trees and blue skies.

McBride Canyon and Mullinaw Creek Campgrounds

These areas are located south of the lake off of State Highway 136. There are large cottonwood trees that provide shade. The Mullinaw Creek area features the expanded Mullinaw Trails System . This trail system is open to hiking, biking, and horseback riding. NO OFF ROAD VEHICLES ALLOWED. No drinking water or flush toilets; vault-evaporator toilets only. Picnic tables, shade shelters, and grills. Horse corrals are located at Mullinaw Campground. The dirt roads can become impassable after rain.

🏕 40 sites🚽 Toilets
Plum Creek camping picnic area with large cottonwood trees.

Plum Creek Campgrounds

Four camping grounds are available in this region of Lake Meredith Recreation Area. There are large cottonwoods for shade. These cottonwoods turn various colors of red, yellow, orange, and gold during the fall season. This area is a favorite for hiking, horsebackriding, birding, and wildlife viewing. There is no drinking water or flush toilets available. There are only vault-evaporator toilets available. Picnic tables, shade shelters, and grills available.

🏕 45 sites🚽 Toilets
Bugbee Canyon camping under two cottonwoods during the winter. The trees have no leaves.

Bugbee Canyon

This area is located near the Bugbee community off FM 3395. Shoreline fishing is popular and there are a number of shoreline birds to view. There is no drinking water or flush toilets; vault-evaporator toilets only.

🏕 10 sites🚽 Toilets
Blue Creek during a wet season.  The water is orange colored and the sky is blue.

Blue Creek

This camping area is an off-road vehicle and horseback riding area on the northwest side of the lake off FM 1913. There is no drinking water or flush toilets; vault-evaporator toilet only. Off-road use is in the creek bed ONLY. This area is surrounded with plush cottonwood and soapberry trees.

🏕 50 sites🚽 Toilets
A National Park Service brown sign with Rosita Flats written on it beside cottonwood trees.

Rosita Flats

This campground consists of dispersed camping along the Canadian River in one of the park's ORV-use areas. ORV operators must have state of Texas Off-Highway Vehicle decal and wear DOT-approved safety gear.

🏕 75 sites
Sanford-Yake Campground with campers along the edge.  The sky is blue with white clouds.

Sanford Yake Campground

A caprock campground, overlooking Lake Meredith. 10 RV sites with electric and water hookups available. Reservations can be made by calling 806-865-3131. Picnic tables, shade shelters, and grills are available. Restrooms with potable water, showers, and flush toilets are available. Pull-through parking available.

🏕 51 sites

Getting Here & Transit

How to Get Here

There are several ways to arrive at Lake Meredith. If you are coming from Amarillo, exit Loop 335 North, then exit Hwy 136 North to Fritch, Texas. Headquarters is located at 419 E. Broadway in Fritch. If coming from the North, take FM 1913 from the Dumas Highway or FM 1913 from US 287. The Amarillo Airport is approximately 35 miles south of Lake Meredith, if traveling by air. Rental cars are available in Amarillo.

Park Amenities

Dock/Pier
First Aid Kit Available
Gifts/Souvenirs/Books
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
Information
Information - Maps Available
Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present
Internet/WiFi Available
Parking - Auto
Parking - Boat Trailer
Parking - Bus/RV
Permits Issued
Restroom
Restroom - Accessible
Scenic View/Photo Spot

Operating Hours

Park Operating Hours

The National Recreation Area is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

  • MondayAll Day
  • TuesdayAll Day
  • WednesdayAll Day
  • ThursdayAll Day
  • FridayAll Day
  • SaturdayAll Day
  • SundayAll Day

Live Webcams

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When to Go

Crowd Calendar

Plan your trip around peak seasons to avoid crowds or embrace the energy of the busy months. Our crowd predictions are based on historical NPS Visitor Use Statistics.

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Location

419 E. Broadway
Fritch, TX 79036

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Reservation policies vary heavily by season. During peak summer months, many popular national parks require timed-entry permits or vehicle reservations just to enter the park, or specific permits for popular hikes (like Half Dome or Angels Landing). Always check the official NPS alerts and recreation.gov before setting your dates.