• Lake Meredith National Recreation Area in the Panhandle of Texas

    Lake Meredith

    National Recreation Area Texas

Oasis on the High Plains

Within the dry and windswept high plains of the Texas Panhandle lies a hidden oasis, a welcoming haven where wildlife and humans find respite from the dry grasslands above. Through this plain, the Canadian River has cut dramatic 200-foot canyons, or breaks, where humans have eked out a living for over 13,000 years. Lake Meredith now occupies these hidden coves where early humans once roamed.

Features

  • Both mule deer and white-tail deer inhabit the park

    Bag Your Game

    Hunt for mule and white-tail deer, turkey, dove, quail, pheasant, teal, and "varmints." NPS and Texas hunting regulations apply.

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  • A prize-winning catch!

    Grab Your Pole

    Enjoy angling for walleye, crappie, bass, catfish, and trout. Spring Canyon hosts the annual Small-Fry Fishing Tournament in September.

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  • McBride Canyon offers shady camping spots

    Pitch Your Tent

    Camping is free at Lake Meredith - choose from scenic overlooks, shoreline camping, and wooded campgrounds. No electricity is available.

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  • Off-roading at Rosita Flats

    Ride Your Four-Wheeler

    Blue Creek and Rosita Flats are set aside for all-terrain vehicle recreation. An OHV decal is required from Texas Parks & Wildlife.

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  • Miles of trails are available for horseback riding

    Saddle Your Horse

    Plum Creek and McBride Canyon have corrals and miles of dirt roads and riding trails. Horse groups host trail and endurance rides annually. BYOH.

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  • Walk in the footsteps of the Antelope Creek People, here over 500 years ago

    Put On Your Boots

    Get outdoors and enjoy the variety of plants, animals, and geological formations found in the park. Humans have survived here for over 12,000 years.

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  • Launch your boat at the Sanford-Yake boat ramp

    Bring Your Boat

    Boating is a popular family activity at Lake Meredith, and a fun way to cool off on hot summer days.

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Did You Know?

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The multi-roomed houses built by the Antelope Creek people were likely adopted from the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico. More...