Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

Park Closure

• Harbor Bay Main Boat Ramp is Closed Due to Low Water

  Alert, Severity, closure, Harbor Bay Main Boat Ramp is Closed Due to Low WaterHarbor Bay Main Boat Ramp is now closed due to low water levels.

• Fritch Fortress Restroom Closure

  Alert, Severity, closure, Fritch Fortress Restroom ClosureFritch Fortress Restrooms are closed until April 1, 2025 for the winter season.

Caution

• Condition of Turkey Creek Trail

  Alert, Severity, caution, Condition of Turkey Creek TrailTurkey Creek Trail, located near the Harbor Bay Campground Area, is currently underwater in some parts. We are working on this issue. An alternative hiking trail would be Harbor Bay Trail.

Information

• Application for Special Use Permit

  Alert, Severity, information, Application for Special Use PermitEach applicant will be required to complete a new "Application For Special Use Permit" prior to any new permit being issued

The National Park Service is working service-wide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with state and local public health authorities, access to Lake Meredith National Recreation Area is as follows:

When recreating, please follow CDC guidelines, National Park Service Policy, and local area health orders. Please recreate responsibly by keeping social distance, wearing a face-covering when social distance cannot be maintained, avoiding high-risk activities, and staying home if you feel sick.