Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
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Current alerts (4)
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Roadwork to Begin at Sanford Yake Campground Monday, July 13th
The National Park Service announces that Federal Highway Administration contractors will begin roadway and pavement maintenance at Sanford Yake Campground starting Monday, July 13, 2026. This project will include chip seal, micro seal, micro surfacing, and pavement striping throughout key areas of Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. Visitors to Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area are encouraged to follow all posted message boards and traffic instructions.
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Road Construction Work to begin May 4-October 24
Road construction work to occur Monday thru Friday between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm, weather permitting. Expect delays of up to 30 minutes during active construction periods.
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Condition of Turkey Creek Trail
The South Turkey Creek Trail, located near the Harbor Bay Campground Area, is currently open for hiking for the first mile; however, the remainder of the trail is underwater and cannot be safely accessed.
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Application for Special Use Permit
Each applicant is required to complete a new "Application For Special Use Permit" prior to any new permit being issued
Hours
Park Operating Hours
| Every day | All Day |
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The National Recreation Area is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Park Headquarters Offices
| Monday – Friday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
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| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
- Nov 26: Closed Thanksgiving Day (closed)
Office hours for park headquarters, including the Superintendent's office.
Visitor centers
Park Headquarters
Park Headquarters
| Monday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
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| Tuesday | 9:00PM - 4:00PM |
| Wednesday – Friday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
Coming up:
- Nov 11: Veterans Day (closed)
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day Closed (closed)
Park Headquarters offers information about both Lake Meredith National Recreation Area and Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument.
About this park
Set within the wide‑open Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of rugged grasslands. Over thousands of years, the Canadian River carved dramatic 200‑foot canyons—known as breaks—that now frame the lake in striking layers of color and texture. These quiet coves sustain an unexpectedly rich array of life, providing seven distinct habitats.