Camping in the meadow by Harbor Bay.
Open

Open year-round. First-come, first-served with no reservations. Free camping. No potable water available. Turkey Creek Trail past the one-mile mark is currently underwater.

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.

About

Harbor Bay Campground is located on the southeast shore of Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, accessed via Lakeview Drive off Highway 136 outside Fritch, Texas. The campground features both designated campsites and open meadow camping areas, providing flexibility for tent campers, RVs, and trailers. Facilities include picnic tables, shade shelters, grills, and vault-evaporator toilets. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own supply. The area serves as a trailhead for two hiking trails: Harbor Bay Trail (5.23 miles total) and South Turkey Creek Trail. Note that Turkey Creek Trail is currently accessible for only one mile, with the remainder underwater due to lake conditions. The campground is popular for water activities, hiking, biking, and birding in the Texas Panhandle landscape. Camping is free and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Fires are permitted only in elevated above-ground grills and existing fire rings. Pets must remain on leash at all times. Trash dumpsters are available, though campers may also pack out their waste. The nearest dump station is located at Fritch Fortress or Sanford-Yake.

Directions

From Amarillo, exit Loop 335 North, then exit Hwy 136 North to Fritch. Turn west on Broadway Street, then continue on Lakeview Drive to the campground at the end of the road.

Amenities

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

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly
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

Camping in the meadow by Harbor Bay.

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