Contrasting
spectacularly with its surroundings, Lake Meredith lies on the dry and
windswept High Plains of the Texas Panhandle in a region known as Llano
Estacado, or Staked Plain. Lake Meredith was created by Sanford Dam on
the Canadian River and now fills many breaks whose walls are crowned with
white limestone caprock, scenic buttes, pinnacles, and red-brown, wind-eroded
coves. Above lies the mesquite, prickly pear, yucca, and grasses of arid
plains. And up the sheltered creek beds stand cottonwoods, soapberry,
and sandbar willows. The National Park Service administers the recreation
area under a cooperative agreement with Bureau of Reclamation. Lake Meredith
serves the area as popular water recreation area.
Operating Hours & Seasons
Administrative Offices:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Park open 24 hrs.
Communities
Surrounding Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.