Blue West Campground

Blue West Campground

Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations accepted. No water available on-site; bring adequate supply.

Application for Special Use Permit

Each applicant will be required to complete a new "Application For Special Use Permit" prior to any new permit being issued

Condition of Turkey Creek Trail

Turkey Creek Trail, located near the Harbor Bay Campground Area, is available to hike for one-mile at this time. The trail past one-mile is underwater.

Red Flag Warning issued March 14 at 12:11PM CDT until March 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

12:11 PM — March 15th, 12:00 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR STRONG NORTH WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDTY FOR ALL OF THE TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM to 8 PM CDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...For today, southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For tomorrow, north winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today, as low as 8 percent. For tomorrow, as low as 16 percent. * TEMPERATURES...For today, in the lower 80s. For tomorrow, in the 40s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread very rapidly with a sudden wind shift tomorrow morning. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical today...1 (out of 5). Critical tomorrow... 3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10) today. 7 (out of 10) tomorrow.

Red Flag Warning issued March 14 at 12:11PM CDT until March 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

12:11 PM — March 15th, 12:00 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR STRONG NORTH WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDTY FOR ALL OF THE TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM to 8 PM CDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...For today, southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For tomorrow, north winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today, as low as 8 percent. For tomorrow, as low as 16 percent. * TEMPERATURES...For today, in the lower 80s. For tomorrow, in the 40s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread very rapidly with a sudden wind shift tomorrow morning. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical today...1 (out of 5). Critical tomorrow... 3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10) today. 7 (out of 10) tomorrow.

Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 14 at 11:53AM CDT until March 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

11:53 AM — 8:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...The combined Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued March 14 at 11:53AM CDT until March 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

11:53 AM — 8:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...The combined Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

About

Blue West Campground is a caprock campground located on the north shore of Lake Meredith, accessed via FM Road 1913. Perched on the cliffs overlooking the lake, this primitive camping area offers excellent views but difficult access to the shoreline below. The campground features 30 first-come, first-served sites, each equipped with a picnic table and shade shelter, making it ideal for campers seeking a quiet, off-grid experience in the Texas Panhandle. The unpaved road through the campground provides access to sites that can accommodate trailers and RVs, though the primitive conditions and clifftop location require careful navigation. Vault toilets are available year-round, but there is no water on-site, so campers must bring their own supply. Campfires are permitted only in existing grills and rings. The location offers a unique perspective of Lake Meredith and the surrounding breaks carved by the Canadian River over centuries. The area is particularly known for spectacular sunset views across the Texas plains. While the campground provides no modern amenities, it serves as an excellent base for exploring the 11 campgrounds and diverse habitats within Lake Meredith National Recreation Area.

Directions

From Amarillo, take Loop 335 North, then exit Highway 136 North to Fritch. From the north, take FM 1913 from either the Dumas Highway or US 287. The campground is located north of the lake off FM Road 1913; turn onto Blue West Road.

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Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups No
Water Hookups No
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store No
Price $0

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly Yes
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Email lamr_interpretation@nps.gov
Phone +1 (806) 857-3151

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

Photos

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