Blue Creek

Facility · Texas ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access

2,963 ft
Elevation
Blue Creek
Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov
This camping area is an off-road vehicle and horseback riding area on the northwest side of the lake off FM 1913. There is no drinking water or flush toilets; vault-evaporator toilet only. Off-road use is in the creek bed ONLY. This area is surrounded with plush cottonwood and soapberry trees.

Getting there

There are several different ways to get to Lake Meredith. If you are coming from Amarillo, exit Loop 335 North, then exit Hwy 136 North to Fritch. Headquarters is located at 419 E. Broadway in Fritch. If coming from the North you can take 1913 from the Dumas Highway or 1913 from US 287.

35.72307, -101.66384 · 35°43'23.1"N 101°39'49.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 97°F in Jul, down to 52°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F525565738392979487756352
Low °F212431405061666457433123
Precip in0.60.51.21.72.33.02.32.91.61.90.70.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Can you reserve a site at Blue Creek?
No. Blue Creek is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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