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.
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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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Driving times from Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Park Operating Hours
- Mon
- All Day
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- All Day
- Thu
- All Day
- Fri
- All Day
- Sat
- All Day
- Sun
- All Day
Park Headquarters Offices
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Activities
Getting there
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Lake Meredith National Recreation Area?
- Popular activities include ATV Off-Roading, Auto and ATV, Biking, Boating, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Lake Meredith National Recreation Area?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument (1 h 24 min), Washita Battlefield National Historic Site (3 h 35 min), Capulin Volcano National Monument (4 h 22 min), Santa Fe National Historic Trail (4 h 47 min), Oklahoma City National Memorial (5 h 1 min), Amache National Historic Site (5 h 3 min).