Plum Creek Campgrounds
Campground · Texas ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Canadian River Cattle Ranch (PCON) · Open Access
- 3,416 ft
- Elevation
Four camping grounds are available in this region of Lake Meredith Recreation Area. There are large cottonwoods for shade. These cottonwoods turn various colors of red, yellow, orange, and gold during the fall season. This area is a favorite for hiking, horsebackriding, birding, and wildlife viewing. There is no drinking water or flush toilets available. There are only vault-evaporator toilets available. Picnic tables, shade shelters, and grills available.
Getting there
Approaching Lake Meredith
• From Fritch, take TX‑136 east.
• Turn onto FM 1913 heading east/southeast.
• Follow signs for Plum Creek.
GPS Coordinates
Upper Plum Creek
35.56° N, 101.70° W
Middle Plum Creek
35.54° N, 101.69° W
Lower Plum Creek
35.59225735° N, 101.7258397°
35.51667, -102.78333 · 35°31'0.0"N 102°46'60.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 1.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.9 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 Plum Creek Campgrounds
- Can you reserve a site at Plum Creek Campgrounds?
- No. Plum Creek Campgrounds is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Plum Creek Campgrounds
- McBride Canyon and Mullinaw Creek Campgrounds 57.6 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (806) 857-3151
- Email lamr_interpretation@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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