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Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
Camping
Chimney Hollow.

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Chimney Hollow.

Lake Meredith offers a variety of camping opportunities, including scenic overlooks, shoreline camping, and wooded campgrounds. All campgrounds are free. No reservations are needed; sites are on a first-come first-serve basis.

Trailer/RV hookups and showers are not available. Dump stations with potable water are located near Fritch Fortress and Sanford-Yake.

You may camp at any location within Lake Meredith National Recreation Area for up to 14 consecutive days within a 30-day period, but no more than 60 days per year. Hunters may set up camp between October 1 and December 31, with up to 30 days allowed annually per hunter. 

Digging or leveling the ground for a camp is prohibited. Fires are permitted only in grills and existing fire rings; they are not allowed in the backcountry. You may gather wood that is dead and on the ground. No cutting of trees or other plants is allowed. Burning pallets with nails/hardware in them is prohibited unless the hazards are removed before burning. Local counties determine fire bans. Contact officials in Hutchinson County (806-273-0930), Moore County (806-935-2151), and Potter County (806-379-2900) to verify if burn bans are in effect.

The possession and consumption of alcohol is prohibited at Cedar Canyon. In other areas, you may bring in alcohol for personal consumption. If you wish to bring in larger quantities (such as beer kegs for a group), you must get a special use permit at Park Headquarters, 419 E. Broadway, in Fritch, during business hours.

Other Restrictions:

  • Pets must be on leash at all times.
  • Quiet hours are from 10PM to 6AM
  • Place trash in dumpsters or carry it out for disposal.
  • Only drain "gray water" from trailers or boats at designated dump stations.
  • No metal detectors are allowed.
 

CAPROCK CAMPGROUNDS
scenic overlooks of lake, picnic tables, shade shelters

 
Fritch Fortress

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Fritch Fortress.

Fritch Fortress
Boat Ramp Open
Located about 3.5 miles out of Fritch on Fritch Fortress Road, this campground overlooks the lake. Access to the shoreline is difficult.

  • Picnic tables, shade shelters, grills
  • Bathroom with potable water and flush toilets


 

 

Sanford-Yake
Boat Ramp Open
Located on Sanford-Yake Road near the marina, this campground overlooks the lake. Access to the shoreline is steep and difficult.

  • Picnic tables, shade shelters, grills
  • Bathroom with potable water and flush toilets

Blue West
Boat Ramp Closed
Located north of the lake off Farm-to-Market Road 1913, this campground has an excellent view and is seldom full. Access to shoreline is difficult.

  • Picnic tables, shade shelters, grills
  • NO flush toilets or drinking water


 
Sanford-Yake
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Sanford-Yake.
 

SHORELINE CAMPGROUNDS
southeast shore--sandy beaches, hiking, fishing from shore

 
Cedra Canyon

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Cedar Canyon.

Cedar Canyon
Boat Ramp Closed
This small cove lies between Fritch Fortress and Sanford-Yake campgrounds. The area features beach camping with no individual campsites. Some developed sites lie farther back from shore. Camping area is soft during rainy conditions. Drive with caution when leaving paved roads.

  • Bathroom with potable water and flush toilets near parking lot.
  • Some picnic tables
  • NO alcoholic beverages allowed in this area

Harbor Bay
Boat Ramp Closed
Located just outside Fritch, this large, open camping area features beach camping with no individual campsites. Some developed sites lie farther back from the shore. Areas near beach will be soft during rainy conditions. Drive with caution when leaving paved roads.

  • Vault-evaporator toilet
  • Some picnic tables
  • NO flush toilets or drinking water
 

CANYON CAMPGROUNDS
hunting, hiking & horseback riding, limited off-road vehicle areas

 
Plum Creek

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Plum Creek.

McBride Canyon & Mullinaw Creek
These areas are located southeast of the lake off State Highway 136. Cottonwood trees provide shade. Dirt road can become impassable during and after rain.

  • Near Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
  • Historic marker at reconstructed ranch house
  • Picnic tables, grills
  • Vault-evaporator toilets
  • Horse corrals
  • River crossing point for hunters (crossing opens one week after start of hunting season)
  • NO flush toilets or drinking water

Rosita
Off-Road Area
Off-road vehicle area on Canadian River with access from Highway 87/287.

  • Undeveloped campground
  • NO picnic tables
  • NO toilets or drinking water


 

Plum Creek
Boat Ramp Closed
Located on southwest side of lake off FM 1913, this is a popular area for horseback riding, hiking, and bicycling. Devil's Canyon Trail is for beginner to experienced horseback riders, as well as hikers and mountain bikers. This area contains some shade trees.

  • Picnic tables, grills
  • Vault evaporator toilet
  • Horse corrals
  • NO flush toilets or drinking water

Blue Creek Bridge
Off-Road Area
Off-road vehicle and horseback riding area on northwest side of lake on FM 1913.

  • Picnic tables, grills
  • Vault-evaporator toilet
  • Off-road use in creek bed ONLY
  • NO flush toilets or drinking water
 
mcbridecanyon
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McBride Canyon.
 

OTHER CAMPGROUNDS
northwest shore

 
bugbee

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Bugbee.

Chimney Hollow
Located near the Blue West boat ramp (closed), this remote and semi-developed campground is tucked in the Blue Creek embankment, which affords the area protection from prevailing winds.

  • Vault-evaporator toilet
  • Some picnic tables
  • NO flush toilets or drinking water

Bugbee
Boat Ramp Closed
Located near the Bugbee community off Farm-to-Market 3395, this area features shoreline fishing and no individual campsites. Areas near shore will be soft during rainy conditions. Drive with caution when leaving paved roads.

  • Some picnic tables
  • Vault evaporator toilet
  • NO flush toilets or drinking water
Lake Meredith  

Did You Know?
Lake Meredith is named for A.A. Meredith, who championed the Canadian River Dam project. Over his lifetime, Meredith served with the WPA, was city manager of Borger, and was secretary of the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority.
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Last Updated: September 28, 2009 at 15:57 EST