Is Chimney Hollow Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

Chimney Hollow Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays, to secure a spot.

Can I see photos of campsites at Chimney Hollow Campground before I book?

Yes! Chimney Hollow Campground has 2 campsite photos on Outdoorithm, contributed by campers who've stayed there. Browse real photos of individual sites to see what to expect before you reserve. You can also add your own photos after your trip to help the next family plan theirs.

Are there showers at Chimney Hollow Campground?

Chimney Hollow Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

Are dogs allowed at Chimney Hollow Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Chimney Hollow Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Chimney Hollow Campground?

Chimney Hollow Campground offers: Restrooms. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

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Best season: fall. Fall offers the best balance of mild daytime temperatures (typically 50–70°F) and cool nights (30s–40s), low insect pressure, and vivid prairie tones—ideal for hiking, quiet wildlife viewing, and night-sky viewing from the sheltered hollow. The Blue Creek embankment provides a natural windbreak, making crisp autumn evenings more comfortable and keeping campsites protected from prairie winds. Crowds are minimal compared with popular state parks, and fall avoids the summer heat and spring storm/th Peak months: October, April, May, September Avoid: July, August

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Fall described as best: daytime highs 50–70°F and embankment blocks much wind.

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About Chimney Hollow Campground

Chimney Hollow Campground sits in the foothills of Lake Meredith National Recreation Area near Fritch, offering primitive camping with vault toilets and picnic tables. The Blue Creek embankment provides a natural windbreak, sheltering sites from prairie gusts. Campers come for quiet wildlife viewing, hiking, and night-sky viewing in a landscape that turns vivid with prairie tones in fall.

Chimney Hollow Campground is classified as a primitive camping site, with minimal facilities and no reservations allowed.

Weather and SeasonsBest season: fall. Fall offers the best balance of mild daytime temperatures (typically 50–70°F) and cool nights (30s–40s), low insect pressure, and vivid prairie tones—ideal for hiking, quiet wildlife viewing, and night-sky viewing from the sheltered hollow. The Blue Creek embankment provides a natural windbreak, making crisp autumn evenings more comfortable and keeping campsites protected from prairie winds. Crowds are minimal compared with popular state parks, and fall avoids the summer heat and spring storm/th Peak months: October, April, May, September Avoid: July, August

Elevation2940 ft above sea level

Natural Features and SceneryThe Blue Creek embankment rises from the surrounding Texas Plains, creating a sheltered pocket where ancient water erosion carved dramatic features into the prairie landscape. This natural windbreak protects the camping area from the constant prairie winds that sweep across the open grasslands. The plains stretch wide in all directions, with the creek-carved hollow offering a distinct geological contrast to the flat expanse. At nearly 3,000 feet, the elevation provides long sight lines across the grass-covered terrain.

Lodging & AccommodationsThere are no lodging accommodations available at Chimney Hollow Campground.

Programs & ActivitiesThere is no mention of cultural or educational programs being offered.

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Chimney Hollow Campground is a remote and primitive site near Blue West, located in the Blue Creek embankment for wind protection. Facilities are minimal with no drinking water or flush toilets available, only vault-evaporator toilets are provided. Picnic tables are explicitly mentioned as being available on-site.

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No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.

No Flush ToiletsFlush toilets are not available at this campground.

No Electric HookupsElectric hookups are not available at this campground. RV campers should arrive with a full battery and plan for off-grid power (generator hours/quiet rules permitting).

No Water HookupsSite-level water hookups are not available. RV campers should fill freshwater tanks before arrival; check the No Potable Water note above if applicable for drinking water.

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Nearby Campgrounds

Blue West Campground sits on the cliffs above Lake Meredith in the Texas Panhandle, operated by the National Park Service as a free, primitive boondocking site. The campground offers tent, RV, and walk-in primitive options with vault toilets and picnic tables but no hookups, showers, or fire rings. Visitors come for the dramatic lake views, solitude, and shore fishing access, though the shoreline can be difficult to reach and roads may be rough after rain.

Harbor Bay Campground

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

Harbor Bay Campground sits on the shores of Lake Meredith in the Texas Panhandle foothills, operated by the National Park Service as a free, first-come dispersed camping area. The very large site offers tent, RV, and primitive options with vault toilets and picnic tables but no potable water or defined sites. Campers enjoy wildlife sightings—roadrunners and deer are common—along with lake access for boating and quiet surroundings ideal for stargazing.

Cedar Canyon Campground

P.O. Box 1460, Fritch, TX, 79036, USA

Cedar Canyon Campground sits on the shore of Lake Meredith in the Texas Panhandle foothills, operated by the National Park Service near Fritch. The campground offers tent, RV, and primitive sites with flush toilets and potable water, plus direct access to a sandy beach area popular for swimming, boating, and fishing. Spring brings the most pleasant conditions, with mild temperatures and valley breezes that make shoreline camping comfortable before summer heat arrives.

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About Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

Context for the broader area surrounding Chimney Hollow Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.

Within the dry plains of the Texas Panhandle lies a hidden oasis, a haven where wildlife and people find relief from the dry grasslands above. Through this plain, the Canadian River has cut dramatic 200-foot canyons, or breaks, where humans lived many years ago. Lake Meredith occupies these hidden coves and is a haven for migratory birds and other wildlife.

Directions

There are several ways to arrive at Lake Meredith. If you are coming from Amarillo, exit Loop 335 North, then exit Hwy 136 North to Fritch, Texas. Headquarters is located at 419 E. Broadway in Fritch. If coming from the North, take FM 1913 from the Dumas Highway or FM 1913 from US 287. The Amarillo Airport is approximately 35 miles south of Lake Meredith, if traveling by air. Rental cars are available in Amarillo.