Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area is a popular destination for residents of the Texas Panhandle as well as out of state visitors, providing rare opportunities for on-the-water activities in a largely dry region.
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Lake Meredith National Recreation Area Details
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area is a popular destination for residents of the Texas Panhandle as well as out of state visitors, providing rare opportunities for on-the-water activities in a largely dry region. The 10,000-acre Lake Meredith, formed by a dam on the Canadian River, has a marina and five boat ramps, making it ideal for boating as well as swimming and fishing on a lake that has 200-foot cliffs in places. The park, which totals 46,000 acres, also allows camping, horseback riding, ATVing, and hunting. Hikers may see abundant wildlife such as deer and coyotes. The Lake Meredith National Recreation Area headquarters is in Fritch, Texas, and the Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument is adjacent to the park.
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Nearby Parks Around Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
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2.6 mi away
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
Flint was a valuable natural resource for Native American tribes, which used the stone to make arrowheads and tools.
44.9 mi away
Lighthouse Trail
Do not be fooled by the name of this trail the lighthouse is actually a rock formation perched high atop a steep cliff in the Palo Duro Canyon.
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Rock Garden Trail
Not for the faint of heart, this trail is a challenging hike through the vast landscape of the Palo Duro Canyon the Grand Canyon of Texas.
45.9 mi away
Palo Duro Canyon
The Texas Panhandle is home to the second-largest canyon in the United States.
47.8 mi away
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
As part of the Caprock Escarpment, this park is home to the second-largest canyon in America.
