National Recreation Area

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

South

About Lake Meredith

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.

From the National Park Service.

Region: South
State: Texas
Designation: National Recreation Area
Entrance fee: None listed

Trail data for this park is still being added.
Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Lake Meredith.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Park Operating Hours

Open 24 hours a day, every day.

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

Weather and when to go

This area of the Texas Panhandle has a wide variety of weather conditions throughout the year. Winters are cold and windy, with summers being hot and dry. Weather can change rapidly on Lake Meredith. It is usually a good idea to check the weather report and dress accordingly.

Getting there

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.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: 419 E. Broadway, Fritch, TX 79036
Phone: (806) 857-3151
Email: lamr_interpretation@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/lamr

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Lake Meredith

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

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Campgrounds in Lake Meredith

Run by the park service. Reservable sites book on Recreation.gov; first-come sites do not.

Fritch Fortress

15 first-come sites

A caprock campground, overlooking Lake Meredith located on Fritch Fortress Road. Open for boaters, campers, swimmers, and other approved water activities. Picn…
Blue West Campground

30 first-come sites

A caprock campground, overlooking Lake Meredith. Access to shoreline is difficult. This campground is located north of the lake off FM Road 1913. These campgro…
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…
Harbor Bay Campground

25 first-come sites

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…
Cedar Canyon Campground

15 first-come sites

This small cove lies between Fritch Fortress and Sanford-Yake campgrounds. The area features beach camping with no individual campsites. This campground can be…
McBride Canyon and Mullinaw Creek Campgrounds

40 first-come sites

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 e…
Plum Creek Campgrounds

45 first-come sites

Four camping grounds are available in this region of Lake Meredith Recreation Area. There are large cottonwoods for shade. These cottonwoods turn various color…
Bugbee Canyon

10 first-come sites

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 drinkin…
Blue Creek

50 first-come sites

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;…
Rosita Flats

75 first-come sites

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 V…
Sanford Yake Campground

51 first-come sites

A caprock campground, overlooking Lake Meredith. 10 RV sites with electric and water hookups available. Reservations can be made by calling 806-865-3131. Picni…