Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

The largest area of public lands in the Texas panhandle, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area comprises more than 44,978 acres. Located just east of US Highway 287 and approximately 40 miles north of Amarillo, Texas, this landscape holds so many opportunities for outdoor recreation and cultural exploration. The Canadian River that flows into Lake Meredith has supported human presence in the area for more than 13,000 years, evidence of which can be found nearby at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument. The Nʉmʉnʉʉ, or Comanche, tribe thrived in these lands until they faced annihilation from European diseases and were forcibly moved to a reservation. One of the few areas in the region with trees, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area supports aquatic, wetland, and riparian (river banks) habitats. Enjoy boating, fishing, camping, hunting, off-road vehicle driving, hiking, swimming, and sightseeing as you make memories that last a lifetime.