Harbor Bay Campground
Campground ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 2,927 ft
- Elevation
This campground is located outside of Fritch at the end of Lakeview Drive off Hwy. 136. The area features both designated sites and open meadow camping. Harbor Bay also features two new trails, which are the Harbor Bay and South Turkey Creek Trails. Picnic tables, shade shelters, and grills are available. No drinking water or flush toilets; vault-evaporator toilets. A beautiful area for water activities, hiking, biking, and birding.
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.
35.64786, -101.62898 · 35°38'52.3"N 101°37'44.3"W
Typical weather
Typically 97°F in Jul, down to 52°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 52 | 55 | 65 | 73 | 83 | 92 | 97 | 94 | 87 | 75 | 63 | 52 |
| Low °F | 21 | 24 | 31 | 40 | 50 | 61 | 66 | 64 | 57 | 43 | 31 | 23 |
| Precip in | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6 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 Harbor Bay Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Harbor Bay Campground?
- No. Harbor Bay Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Harbor Bay Campground
- Fort Ebey State Park less than 0.1 mi · Facility
- Blue West Campground 2.4 mi · Campground
- Park Headquarters 2.4 mi · Facility
- Fritch Fortress 2.9 mi · Facility
- Chimney Hollow Campground 3.1 mi · Campground
- Blue Creek 5.6 mi · Facility
- Bugbee Canyon 5.7 mi · Facility
- Alibates Visitor Center 6.3 mi · Facility
- McBride Canyon and Mullinaw Creek Campgrounds 11 mi · Campground
- Sanford Yake Campground 23.2 mi · Campground
- Sanford Yake 23.2 mi · Campground
- Cedar Canyon Campground 23.9 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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