Fritch Fortress

Facility · Texas ·

Managed by the National Park Service

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

3,093 ft
Elevation
Fritch Fortress Campground
Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov
A caprock campground, overlooking Lake Meredith located on Fritch Fortress Road. Open for boaters, campers, swimmers, and other approved water activities. Picnic tables, shade shelters, and grills are available. There is a restroom with potable water, showers, and flush toilets. Pull-through parking is available.

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.

35.68175, -101.59831 · 35°40'54.3"N 101°35'53.9"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, 3.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Fritch Fortress

Can you reserve a site at Fritch Fortress?
No. Fritch Fortress 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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