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Blue Creek Bridge OHV Area
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Big Blue Creek, Lake Meredith |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Open daily year-round, this offroad area offers 275 acres of hard packed trails and creek bed that is open to all vehicle types. There is no fee charged to park or ride here but all OHVs must display a current Texas OHV Decal.
Camping is permitted but there is no drinking water or hookups so come prepared. Amenities include picnic tables, BBQ grills and vault toilets. Nearby Lake Meredith offers several campgrounds, some with electric and water hookups.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | TX OHV Decal and National Park Service ORV Permit |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | At this time, there are no reciprocity agreements between Texas and any other states. All visiting riders must purchase a Texas OHV decal. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | ||
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
 Camping | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | Nat Recreation |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Sanford, TX | ||
| From: Amarillo, TX
1) Take I-40 to Exit 70 2) Turn north on US-87, continue 33.7 miles 3) Take exit for FM-1913 and turn right (east) off exit ramp, continue 18.6 miles 4) Staging area is on the left (west). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Lake Meredith National Recreation Area 419 E. Broadway Fritch, TX 79036 (806) 857-3151 www.nps.gov |
| Contact Info | Trey Cooksey (OHV Program Manager) Texas Parks And Wildlife 4200 Smith School Road Austin, TX 78744 (512) 389-8743 trey.cooksey@tpwd.texas.gov tpwd.texas.gov |
| Comment | Texas OHV Decal Info |
Blue Creek Bridge Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/27/2019 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 275 acres | |
| Miles Of Trail | 10 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 2900 to 3000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  Some | |
| Mud | Some | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees | Some | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Small Jumps | Few | |
| Large Jumps |  None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Some | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Allsup's Convenience Store (806) 274-2974 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Allsup's Convenience Store (806) 274-2974 |
 Water | 20-30 Miles (SE) | C.J.'s RV Park and Bait Shop (806) 857-2586 |
 RV Hookup | 20-30 Miles (SE) | C.J.'s RV Park and Bait Shop (806) 857-2586 |
 RV Disposal | 20-30 Miles (SE) | C.J.'s RV Park and Bait Shop (806) 857-2586 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Lowe's Grocery Store (806) 857-2976 |
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