Meridian State Park

State: Texas

Address 1: 173 Park Road #7

City: Meridian

Zip: 76665

Phone: 254-435-2536

Open all Year: Yes

Number of Sites: 40

Electric Water: 7

Full Hook: 8

Camp URL: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/meridian/

Full Hook: Yes

About: Park activities include camping, fishing, picnicking, hiking, lake swimming (unsupervised), boating, bird watching, fishing, and bicycling on park roads.

This park is very wooded with predominantly Ashe juniper and oak, as well as abundant plants and wildflowers. A variety of wildlife and birds includes the endangered Golden-cheeked warbler in the spring. The lake is very popular for bream, crappie, catfish, and largemouth bass.

Nearby attractions include Dinosaur Valley State Park, Lake Whitney State Park, and Cleburne State Park; Fossil Rim; Six Flags Over Texas; Texas and Arlington Stadiums; State Fair; and Texas Ranger Museum.