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Fritch Fortress Campground
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
Write a Review Fritch Fortress Hwy. Fritch, TX 79036 806-857-3151 Official WebsiteGPS: 35.6824, -101.5978
Overview of Fritch Fortress Campground
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by llauer on 4/2/2024
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Class A)
Reported by Alley Cats Travel on 4/23/2022
Number of Sites 9
Pad Type asphalt
Elevation 3,051 ft / 929 m
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Reviews of Fritch Fortress Campground 43 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 4/2/2024
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Last reported 9/15/2022
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Last reported 1/12/2024
“Amazing Views and some pretty wild winds”
Reviewed 4/23/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | 7 |
| RV Length: | 40' (Class A) |
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We stayed here for a week in April. The campground is a paved loop with 9 pull-off campsites. Look at the lay out on Google Maps and you will get a better understanding of what I mean. For us bigger class A folks it is a tight fit but completely doable. There is a shelter and picnic table for almost every campsite. Not all the si... more
We stayed here for a week in April. The campground is a paved loop with 9 pull-off campsites. Look at the lay out on Google Maps and you will get a better understanding of what I mean. For us bigger class A folks it is a tight fit but completely doable. There is a shelter and picnic table for almost every campsite. Not all the sites are level so you may be living on the lean, choose your site carefully if possible, and chalk your wheels. We arrived on a Wednesday and the only available site was the one across from the bathrooms. We were not level, but we were ok, and I had enough hose to reach the water facet at the bathhouse, so we didn’t have to move to fill up with water.
The campground is on a cliff overlooking the lake, the view to the west is amazing, sunsets are spectacular. The wind is also amazing at times. One night we recorded 30 mph wind gusts with 20 mph sustained. We were rocked to sleep that night. At other times, the wind was around 15-20 mph.
The bathrooms and showers are clean and there was a bottle of Dial hand soap in each. The showers on the north side of the bathhouse had the hottest water. The south side bathrooms had warm water. There is a water spigot on the north side of the bath house and garbage cans on the south side. There is a dump station with potable water on the left side of the road just about quarter a mile before you get to the campground, right after the old water tower. Cell service with AT&T and Verizon was good and useable.
There is a grocery store, dollar store, a couple restaurants, and gas stations in the City of Fritch, about 4 miles to the east. There is a Walmart, auto parts stores, and all you will ever need in Borger, about eleven miles to the north. There is a drive through coffee house called Scooter’s in Borger that my wife says is better than Starbucks.
If you are coming up form Amarillo, Texas on Texas 136, when you get to the south limits of Fritch, Google Maps will take you off 136 and on a hilly route. If you are in a bigger RV and desire a less challenging route, continue north on 136 to Fritch Fortress Road and make a left turn for a more direct route. You will see Fritch Storage on the left, at the intersection. If you go past the campground you will end up at a boat ramp on a pretty steep downhill and it may be difficult to turn around in a big rig.
We stayed here in a 40 foot class A pulling a Jeep.
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Alley Cats Travel would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Spectacular Spot Overlooking Lake Meredith”
Reviewed 6/29/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
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The sites are all pull-offs on a tight paved loop overlooking Lake Meredith. We rolled into the very first spot as you enter the loop. Skeptical at first but turned out to be a really nice spot. Spacious with grass and covered table right on edge of bluff. Toilet and shower rooms were adequately clean with plenty of hot water. Good dum... more
The sites are all pull-offs on a tight paved loop overlooking Lake Meredith. We rolled into the very first spot as you enter the loop. Skeptical at first but turned out to be a really nice spot. Spacious with grass and covered table right on edge of bluff. Toilet and shower rooms were adequately clean with plenty of hot water. Good dump station on way out. Enjoyed our week exploring this area. FYI the wind can really hammer this spot.
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HagePhoto would stay here again
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“Amazing views ”
Reviewed 4/12/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | Any |
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The campsite are well maintained and the bathrooms are clean with showers too🙃 they fill up fast so get there early on a Friday by the evening it full. we loved it and would stay again. the views of the lake is breathtaking. it’s quite at night 😴 there is some drive through traffic on the weekend and a boat launch just down from the c... more
The campsite are well maintained and the bathrooms are clean with showers too🙃 they fill up fast so get there early on a Friday by the evening it full. we loved it and would stay again. the views of the lake is breathtaking. it’s quite at night 😴 there is some drive through traffic on the weekend and a boat launch just down from the campsite. The people are friendly and if you get a chance you need to go to this quaint little shop called rustique heart and soul clothes and gifts, and if they are closed just call the number.
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Tina would stay here again
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“Not Recommended For Tenting”
Reviewed 4/5/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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My eight year old and I tented here one night while on a road trip. The winds were out of control and we retreated to our car for the night. If you have an RV or are otherwise self-contained I highly recommend this site - the views are beautiful, there are showers, bathrooms, running water and it is free! There are also shelters, p... more
My eight year old and I tented here one night while on a road trip. The winds were out of control and we retreated to our car for the night.
If you have an RV or are otherwise self-contained I highly recommend this site - the views are beautiful, there are showers, bathrooms, running water and it is free! There are also shelters, picnic tables, and fire pits. You'll need to bring wood with you. It's absolutely wonderful.
If you are tenting I recommend choosing another site on the lake. After our night here we retreated to Plum Creek which is on the other side of Lake Meredith. We camped at Middle Plum Creek and the winds weren't a problem at all.
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“Pleasantly Surprised!”
Reviewed 9/9/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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This place was pretty far out of the way on a very dark and desolate road. We were thrilled to find a few spots when we arrived late on a Wednesday night in late August. In the morning, we were greeted with an amazing sunrise over the beautiful lake! All of the spots seem to have easy parking, a covered picnic table, and a lovely view.... more
This place was pretty far out of the way on a very dark and desolate road. We were thrilled to find a few spots when we arrived late on a Wednesday night in late August. In the morning, we were greeted with an amazing sunrise over the beautiful lake! All of the spots seem to have easy parking, a covered picnic table, and a lovely view. Best of all, this place is FREE! The bathrooms are close and clean (they even have showers!), but out for scorpions and black widows. I would happily come back here on our way up to Colorado.
LuluVanDamme would stay here again
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“Awesome!!!”
Reviewed 7/24/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 29' (Travel Trailer) |
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Stopped here on our way to the Black Hills. This place is AMAZING! Normally you would have to pay for this view. Quiet spot at the top of the hill great breeze so we didn't have to run the genny. Can't go wrong with this spot
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Wandering Walsh's would stay here again
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“Diamond in the rough!”
Reviewed 3/27/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Amazing view & free hot showers!!!
Klamboman would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Great Boondocking spot”
Reviewed 3/14/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 10 |
| Site Number: | 8 |
| RV Length: | 40' (Fifth Wheel) |
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This is a great spot to stay. Have an awesome view, right next to showers and restrooms, dump station with potable water and has great internet for ATT. Only downside is how windy it can be. And some days too windy. For better directions to the park, drive down Fritch Fortress Hwy road and just keep driving until you drive straight... more
This is a great spot to stay. Have an awesome view, right next to showers and restrooms, dump station with potable water and has great internet for ATT. Only downside is how windy it can be. And some days too windy.
For better directions to the park, drive down Fritch Fortress Hwy road and just keep driving until you drive straight into the park and it is on your left.
There is a town is really close by in case you need anything. About 10 to 15 min.
Last two spots are probably the most level and fit better for bigger rigs. I stayed here in a 40 ft fifth wheel. The other areas are a little smaller.
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Bridget Underwood would stay here again
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“Not the safest area”
Reviewed 3/8/2020
| Days stayed: | 0 |
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The trailer park you drive through to get to this nice lakeside spot was deterring enough for me to want to camp else where. It’s far to close to a run down area, fritch has some shady characters walking the streets. The lake also had a sign about possible toxic gas present? Not for me.
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This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Great view. ”
Reviewed 2/7/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Gotta love free overnight camping! Bathroom with shower on site. Dump station too. Some spots were level others weren’t. The only down side I experienced was a few sketchy looking people (who were not camping) hanging out in the area.
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This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
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Recreation
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- water access
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- picnic table
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- restrooms: flush
- water available
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