Plum Creek camping area
Photo: NPS Photo
About
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.
Campsites
Location
419 E. Broadway
Fritch, TX 79036
Fees
Hours
This campground is open all year.
Reservations
The campground does not require reservations.
Directions
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°
Weather
The Texas Panhandle experiences a wide variety of weather conditions throughout the year. Winters are cold and windy, and summers are hot and dry. It is usually a good idea to bring a jacket with you because the region gets very windy, even in the summer.
Accessibility
Campground does not have wheelchair access.
Campfires in existing grills and rings only.
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Trailers and RVs are allowed and there are several sites around the campground that can accommodate such vehicles.
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Road through campground is unpaved; accessibility might be difficult.
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Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Primitive Camping Areas