Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

Located near the mouth of Bugbee Creek which feeds into Lake Meredith, you’ll find this little nook of semi-developed sites open year-round. An angler’s utopia, this spot is known for great shoreline catches and comes with picnic tables and vault toilets. Although there are no individual sites or water here here, there is also no fee!

Keep busy at Plum Creek -- this area is great for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. The nearby Devil’s Canyon Trail allows for all three. At the campground, you’ll find picnic tables and grills at every campsite, as well as corrals for the horses. Try to snag one of the few spots shaded by trees if you want to keep cool during the day.

Wake up to a lake view when you camp at Fritch Fortress. You’ll find picnic tables, shade shelters, and grills at the campsites here, which are suitable for both RVs and tents. Plus, the campground bathroom has flush toilets (seems weird to mention that -- but it’s a luxury among the campgrounds at Lake Meredith!). If you want to take a dip in the Read more...

Set up camp near the dam at Sanford-Yake Campground and you’ll also be rewarded with lake views. This large campground affords vast views of the lake as it sits high on a rocky bluff -- which, unfortunately, means it’s kind of hard to reach the water. To make it easy on yourself, don’t blaze your own trail toward the lake; just follow the path to Read more...

Seeking an off-the-grid experience? Then Blue West Campground is for you. Located on the north side of the lake, the campsites here come with picnic tables and grills, but there are no bathrooms or water sources in the area. The one thing this campground does have? Ah-mazing lake views. So soak it up without distractions.

Boasting breathtaking views on the northern shores of Lake Meredith, Blue East Campground sits in the same inlet as Chimney Hollow and Blue West. There’s not much here in terms of amenities, but the one thing you will get at these tent sites is sweet, sweet serenity. Let all your troubles and stress fade away as you immerse yourself fully in the s Read more...

Bring your bathing suit to Cedar Canyon Campground -- you’ll be camping right on the beach! You’ll also want to bring a picnic blanket, since there aren’t many picnic tables in the area, though the campground comes equipped with a source for drinking water and restrooms near the parking lot. The sand can get soft and soggy during the rain, so driv Read more...

Hikers, you’ll want to post up camp at Harbor Bay. Stay at this campground and you’ll have great access to the three-mile Harbor Bay Hiking Trail, a moderately challenging trail that winds through rocks up to a mesa which affords incredible views. At night, fall asleep to the sound of water gently lapping against the sand; the designated campsites Read more...

Situated next to the historical McBride house, these sites are located near the creek among a collection of cottonwoods, just off Highway 136. Similar to their neighboring sites at Mullinaw, McBride is the place to be for hikers and bikers, with an intertwining network of trails nearby. There are grills, fire rings and vault toilets, but you’ll wa Read more...

After a long day of exploring, you’ll be able to take a load off at these creekside sites, which come with picnic tables, fire rings and vaulted toilets (sorry no flushers). Known especially for the nearby Mullinaw Creek Trail system, an interconnected web of three different paths combining for 6. 3 miles of hiking, horseback riding and adventure. Read more...

For the roughest and toughest of backcountry aficionados out there, this site is just for you. Situated way way out in the boonies, you’ll have to pass through an off-road vehicle area to reach this undeveloped campground tucked away in the southwestern corner of the recreation area. As far as amenities goes, well, it comes equipped with just abo Read more...

Pretty far removed from the rest of humanity, this site is located on the northwestern fringe of the recreation area, slightly withdrawn from Lake Meredith. In the middle of an off-road vehicle section just off of Big Blue Creek (off-roading is only allowed in the creek bed), this is also a great area for horseback riding. The grounds themselves c Read more...

Like a referee watching a water polo match between Blue East and Blue West Campgrounds, Chimney Hollow is tucked back on the Blue Creek embankment, on the inlet of a bay that overlooks the two “rival” campgrounds, which sit face to face. At this semi-developed site, you’ll find vault toilets and picnic tables, but you’ll want to bring your own dri Read more...