Services
Campgrounds
Hotels
Dining
Activities
Weather
  Park Information
Park Home
Plan Your Visit
For Kids
Management
Support Your Park

Back to Main Page

QUICKLINKS:

Lake Meredith

Lake Meredith lies on the dry and windswept plains of the Texas Panhandle. The lake was created to supply water for 11 cities and to create recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, waterskiing, sailing, scuba diving, and swimming. The backcountry surrounding the lake provides areas for hunting, camping, horseback riding, and hiking.
scroll down?

 
Photo of Sailboat on Lake Meredith - Link to Boating Page

Boating

Boating is a popular family activity at Lake Meredith. Thousands of visitors each year enjoy the refreshing water on the hot summer days. Complete boating regulations can be obtained at park headquarters or from a park ranger. For your safety, get a current weather forecast before boating.
more...
 
Photo of small girl with fish - link to fishing page

Fishing

Fishermen can enjoy angling for several different species, including walleye, crappie, bass, catfish, trout and more. Lake Meredith hosts fishing tournaments each year; one of the most popular is the Small Fry Fishing Tournament, held in cooperation with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, which promotes taking children out fishing.
more...
 
Photo of Duck Hunters - link to Hunting Page

Hunting

Game species found at Lake Meredith include whitetail and mule deer, dove, turkey, quail, duck, pheasant, and geese. All hunters are required to have a Texas State Hunting License. A Federal Duck Stamp is also required for those hunting migratory waterfowl.
more...

 
Photo of Campground at Lake Meredith - link to Camping Page

Camping

Camping opportunities abound at Lake Meredith, whether you like designated campgrounds with tables, awnings, and grills, or backcountry areas that are more primitive. Campers may stay up to 14 days.
more...
 

Write to

Superintendent
P.O. Box 1460
Fritch, Texas 79036

Phone

Visitor Information
(806) 857-3151

Fax

(806) 857-2319

Climate

Weather in this part of Texas is known for its changeability. A common Panhandle saying is, "If you don't like the weather, just wait a few minutes, and it will change!" Summer temperatures can reach 100 or more; winters are usually mild, but may bring snow, sleet, or hail. Tornadoes, windstorms, and lightning can also occur - be sure to check current conditions before heading out onto the lake.
Communities Surrounding Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Fritch, TX (4 min. ) Pop. 2,235
Sanford, TX (17 min. ) Pop. 203
Borger, TX (24 min. ) Pop. 14,302
Masterson, TX (25 min. )
Stinnett, TX (39 min. ) Pop. 1,936
Skellytown, TX (44 min. ) Pop. 610
 Amarillo, TX (55 min. ) Pop. 173,627
White Deer, TX (58 min. ) Pop. 1,060
Dumas, TX (1 hr.  3 min. ) Pop. 13,747
Morse, TX (1 hr.  8 min. ) Pop. 172
Sunray, TX (1 hr.  15 min. ) Pop. 1,950