NPS · Lake Meredith National Recreation Area · Fritch, TX

Plum Creek Campgrounds

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, horseback riding, 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.

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Plum Creek CampgroundPlum Creek Campground
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Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Plum Creek Campgrounds30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 0.43 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowFebruary: 0.28 inches of precipitation, 0.8 inches of snowMarch: 0.78 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowApril: 0.91 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowMay: 2.24 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 2.26 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 2.35 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 2.88 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.44 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.54 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowNovember: 0.55 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowDecember: 0.57 inches of precipitation, 1.1 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 35.1°F averageFebruary: 38.6°F averageMarch: 46.3°F averageApril: 53.5°F averageMay: 62.8°F averageJune: 72.5°F averageJuly: 76.3°F averageAugust: 74.5°F averageSeptember: 67.4°F averageOctober: 55.7°F averageNovember: 44.1°F averageDecember: 35.5°F average0 in1 in2 in3 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Bravo, 14 miles from the campground at 4,160 feet, station USC00411033 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 16 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 4 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

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°

Nearest townFritch, Texas
Coordinates35.5167° N, 102.7833° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceFamily Camping Service Center ↗57.7 mi

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Plum Creek Campgrounds?

No. Plum Creek Campgrounds is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Plum Creek Campgrounds Official Website

What is the nearest town to Plum Creek Campgrounds?

Fritch, Texas.

Source: Getting there

What if Plum Creek Campgrounds is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Mcbride Canyon And Mullinaw Creek Campgrounds (57.6 mi, first-come), Chimney Hollow Campground (65.2 mi, first-come), and Harbor Bay Campground (65.5 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby

Which national park is Plum Creek Campgrounds in?

Plum Creek Campgrounds is a Lake Meredith National Recreation Area campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.

Source: Lake Meredith National Recreation Area