Rosita Flats
Open year-round with no reservations required. All sites are free and first-come, first-served. No potable water or restroom facilities available. ORV operators must have a Texas OHV decal and DOT-approved safety gear.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 1 at 7:47PM CDT until July 1 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
SVRAMA The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Armstrong County in the Panhandle of Texas... Southeastern Carson County in the Panhandle of Texas... Southwestern Gray County in the Panhandle of Texas... Northwestern Donley County in the Panhandle of Texas... * Until 845 PM CDT. * At 747 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles south of Claude, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to roofs, siding, and trees is possible. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. * Locations impacted include... Claude, Groom, and Goodnight.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 1 at 7:36PM CDT until July 1 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
SVRAMA The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Carson County in the Panhandle of Texas... West central Gray County in the Panhandle of Texas... * Until 830 PM CDT. * At 736 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles east of Panhandle, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to roofs, siding, and trees is possible. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. * Locations impacted include... Panhandle and White Deer.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 1 at 7:14PM CDT until July 1 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 433 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN THE PANHANDLE OF TEXAS ARMSTRONG CARSON DONLEY GRAY POTTER RANDALL THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AMARILLO, BUFFALO LAKE, BUSHLAND, CANYON, CLARENDON, CLAUDE, GOODNIGHT, KINGSMILL, PAMPA, PANHANDLE, PANTEX, SKELLYTOWN, UMBARGER, WASHBURN, WAYSIDE, AND WHITE DEER.
About
Rosita Flats is a dispersed camping area situated along the Canadian River in the southern portion of Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. This primitive camping destination doubles as one of two authorized ORV-use areas in the park, making it popular with off-road enthusiasts looking to camp near their riding terrain. The campground operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees or reservations required. Approximately 75 sites are scattered throughout the area, with several locations suitable for RVs and trailers. Amenities are extremely limited: there is no potable water, no toilets, and no hookups. Trash collection and recycling services are provided, but campers should come fully prepared for primitive conditions. ORV operators using the area must have a state of Texas Off-Highway Vehicle decal and wear DOT-approved safety gear. The access road is unpaved, which may present challenges for some vehicles and limits accessibility. Campfires are permitted in existing grills and fire rings only. The Texas Panhandle climate brings cold, windy winters and hot, dry summers, so visitors should prepare accordingly.
Directions
From Amarillo: Head north on US-287. Turn right (east) onto FM 1060 at Masterson. Continue to TX-136, turn right (south). Watch for Rosita Flats signs, turn left to the access road. From Fritch: Head south out of Fritch on TX-136 for several miles. Look for Rosita Flats signage on the left side of the highway. Turn left onto the gravel access road and follow it into the campground/OHV area.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| lamr_interpretation@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (806) 857-3151 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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