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A boat travels across Lake Meredith on a sunny day. The lake is light blue.

Boating at Lake Meredith

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

Weather in the Texas Panhandle

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

View of the lake from Harbor Bay Trail

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

View from the Rim

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

A view of Sanford Dam and Lake Meredith

Mullinaw Trail

A Red-winged Blackbird sitting on greyish-brown stump

Birding at Lake Meredith

Harbor Bay Trail

Sanford Yake

View from a Mesa

A monarch landing on a yellow sunflower. The monarch is orange and black.

Save the Monarchs

Spring Canyon Canal

The McBride House

Two Mule Deer

Physical Address:

419 E. Broadway

Fritch, TX 79036

Mailing Address:

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

P.O. Box 1460

Fritch, TX 79036

contact-details

Phone Number: 806 857-3151 Voice

Email Address: lamr_interpretation@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

Tucked away in the Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area is a hidden oasis offering a refuge from the surrounding dry grasslands. Over centuries, the Canadian River has carved out stunning 200-foot canyons, known as breaks, which now frame the lake. These secluded coves provide seven unique habitats that support a variety of wildlife, including migratory birds and other species.

park designation:National Recreation Area

Directions:

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Park Operating Hours

The National Recreation Area is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Park Headquarters Offices

Office hours for park headquarters, including the Superintendent's office.

Exceptions:

Memorial Day (May 26, 2025 - May 26, 2025)

Juneteenth (June 19, 2025 - June 19, 2025)

Independence Day (July 4, 2025 - July 4, 2025)

Labor Day (September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025)

Columbus Day (October 13, 2025 - October 13, 2025)

Veterans Day (November 11, 2025 - November 11, 2025)

Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

Christmas (December 25, 2025 - December 25, 2025)

New Years Day (January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026)

MLK Day (January 19, 2026 - January 19, 2026)

Washington's Birthday (February 16, 2026 - February 16, 2026)

Weather Information:

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.