What are the hours at Lake Meredith National Recreation Area?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Park Operating Hours)

Does Lake Meredith National Recreation Area require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Lake Meredith National Recreation Area open right now?

Q: Is Lake Meredith National Recreation Area open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

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Open

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Set within the wide‑open Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of rugged grasslands.

Type: National Recreation Area
State: TX
Nearest town: Fritch

About Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

Set within the wide‑open Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of rugged grasslands. Over thousands of years, the Canadian River carved dramatic 200‑foot canyons—known as breaks—that now frame the lake in striking layers of color and texture. These quiet coves sustain an unexpectedly rich array of life, providing seven distinct habitats.

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Visitor info

Address419 E. Broadway, Fritch, TX 79036

Phone(806) 857-3151

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Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Park Operating Hours

Getting thereThere 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…

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Parks near here

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Caprock Canyons State Park 88 mi
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How we read this status

We derive Lake Meredith National Recreation Area's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.