National Recreation Area · Texas, United States
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area is a national recreation area in Texas, United States, covering 44,978 acres (18,202 ha), established in 1990.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Texas, United States |
| Area | 44,978 acres (18,202 ha) |
| Established | 1990 |
| Coordinates | 35.7147° N, 101.5528° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area is a United States national recreation area located about 30 miles (48 km) north of Amarillo, Texas, in the Texas Panhandle. Its main attraction is 10,000-acre (4,000 ha) Lake Meredith, a reservoir created by Sanford Dam on the Canadian River. Activities at Lake Meredith include boating, fishing, swimming, camping, hiking, and hunting. Five boat launch ramps remain open, and one marina previously provided access to the lake, however the marina closed during the drought of 2011–2013. Park headquarters are in Fritch.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Limited |
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Like Lake Meredith National Recreation Area? Visit Lake Meredith National Recreation Area’s official park page for hours and current conditions before you travel.
Airports near this park
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- Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) · Amarillo, United States · 35.4 miles away
- Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) · Liberal, United States · 97.6 miles away
- Clovis Municipal Airport (CVN) · Clovis, United States · 124.0 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Meredith National Recreation Area?
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area is in Texas, United States (35.7147° N, 101.5528° W).
When was Lake Meredith National Recreation Area established?
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area was established in 1990, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Lake Meredith National Recreation Area?
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area covers 44,978 acres (18,202 ha).
Does Lake Meredith National Recreation Area have campgrounds?
Yes, but campgrounds at Lake Meredith National Recreation Area are limited.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Meredith_National_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/lamr/ — Official park page.