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Aerial view of Lake Meredith and Sanford Dam among red canyon breaks
The northern Panhandle

Getting to Lake Meredith & Alibates

A straightforward drive from Amarillo. You will need a car.

Highway 136 links Amarillo with Fritch and passes the turn-off for Alibates. There is no public transport.

Routes at a glance

From By Time Good to know
AmarilloCarAbout 45–50 minAround 35 miles to Fritch on TX-136.
PampaCarAbout 1 hVia Borger on TX-152 and TX-207.
DalhartCarAbout 1 h 45 minVia Dumas and TX-152.

Times are typical and fares change — check current timetables and prices before you travel.

Getting around

Most park roads are paved, and some back roads are gravel. The Alibates tour meets at a set point: confirm it when you book. Mobile signal fades in the breaks.

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Book tours in Lake Meredith & Alibates

Live prices and dates for whatever GetYourGuide currently offers in and around Lake Meredith & Alibates. The choice here is small, so check the terms of each listing.

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