Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

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A storm coming in at Lover's Canyon. The sky is dark blue with dark clouds. The lake is greenish.

A bench on the Harbor Bay Trail, overlooking Lake Meredith. The sky is blue with white clouds.

Picnic shelter at a campsite overlooking Lake Meredith. The sky is blue with no clouds.

Sanford Dam and Lake Meredith. The lake is deep blue with white clouds above in the sky.

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Park Alerts (3)

Road Construction Work to begin May 4-October 24: Road construction work to occur Monday thru Friday between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm, weather permitting. Expect delays of up to 30 minutes during active construction periods.

Condition of Turkey Creek Trail: The South Turkey Creek Trail, located near the Harbor Bay Campground Area, is currently open for hiking for the first mile; however, the remainder of the trail is underwater and cannot be safely acces...

Application for Special Use Permit: Each applicant is required to complete a new "Application For Special Use Permit" prior to any new permit being issued

About Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

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.

Available Activities

Auto and ATV

ATV Off-Roading

Biking

Mountain Biking

Boating

Camping

Fishing

Food

Guided Tours

Hiking

Horse Trekking

Horseback Riding

Hunting and Gathering

Hunting

Paddling

Canoeing

Kayaking

Junior Ranger Program

Shopping

Bookstore and Park Store

Weather

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.

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