Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
Designation: National Recreation Area
Location: Texas
📘 Park Overview
Nestled within the Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area serves as a tranquil oasis amid the vast, arid grasslands. Over centuries, the Canadian River has sculpted breathtaking 200-foot canyons—known as breaks—that now encircle the lake. These secluded coves create diverse ecosystems, supporting seven distinct habitats that sustain a rich array of wildlife, including migratory birds
🌤 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.
🚗 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.
Images
Boating at Lake Meredith
Credit: NPS Photo
Weather in the Texas Panhandle
Credit: NPS Photo.
View of the lake from Harbor Bay Trail
Credit: NPS Photo
View from the Rim
Credit: NPS Photo
A view of Sanford Dam and Lake Meredith
Credit: NPS Photo
Mullinaw Trail
Credit: NPS Photo
Birding at Lake Meredith
Credit: Mark Elliott
Harbor Bay Trail
Credit: NPS Photo
Sanford Yake
Credit: NPS Photo
View from a Mesa
Credit: NPS Photo
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Thursday, Jan 15
Sunny
High: 71.1°F | Low: 31.3°F
Humidity: 50%
Wind: 17.4 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.6
Sunrise: 07:55 AM
Sunset: 05:57 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (13%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 38.5°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Jan 16
Partly Cloudy
High: 44.9°F | Low: 32.4°F
Humidity: 57%
Wind: 21.5 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.5
Sunrise: 07:55 AM
Sunset: 05:58 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (8%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 30°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Jan 17
Overcast
High: 37.9°F | Low: 27.5°F
Humidity: 47%
Wind: 17 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.4
Sunrise: 07:55 AM
Sunset: 05:59 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (3%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 21.1°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
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Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
419 E. Broadway
Fritch, TX 79036
🏤 Mailing Address:
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
P.O. Box 1460
Fritch, TX 79036
📞 Voice Phone: 806 857-3151
✉️ Email: lamr_interpretation@nps.gov