Meridian State Park
Campsites, Other Facilities & Fees

Note: Information and prices are subject to change. Please call the park or park information (1-800-792-1112) for the latest updates. The daily entrance fee is charged in addition to any facility fees, unless otherwise stated. A Texas State Park Pass will allow you and your guests to enjoy unlimited visits for 1-year to more than 90 State Parks, without paying the daily entrance fee, in addition to other benefits.

Entrance Fees

$5 per day, per person 13 and older.

Group School-Sponsored Trip:
Contact the Park to make arrangements.

Special entrance rates for:

Holders of:
Children 12 and under (free)

Facility Fees

Applicable daily entrance fees are charged in addition to the campsite or facility fee.
Pets are not allowed in any Texas State Park buildings. For other general pet restrictions check the Texas State Park Regulations. For park specific pet restrictions contact the park.
Call the park or park information (1-800-792-1112) for more information.

Camping

Maximum 8 people per campsite unless otherwise noted. Applicable daily entrance fees are charged in addition to the campsite or facility fee.

8 - Developed drive up campsites. These are for tent camping only. Sites have a picnic table, fire ring with fold away grill, waist high BBQ grill and lantern pole. Restrooms are 200 yards to 1 mile away. No potable water in this camp area. Area is rolling woods with easy access to Lake Meridian, nearby.
$13 per night

8 - Developed drive up campsites with water. Developed drive up campsites with water, picnic table, fire ring with fold away grill, a waist high BBQ grill and lantern pole at each site.
$15 per night

7 - Campsites with electric and water hook-ups (no trailers or RV's over 20 feet are allowed in this area) - These sites are best suited for pop-ups, tents, and vans.These sites have a picnic table, fire ring with fold away grill, and a waist high BBQ grill and lantern pole.
$17 per night

8 - Campsites with sewer and electric hook-ups. These sites are pull-through and are best suited for large trailers and motor homes over 20 feet long. These sites have a picnic table, fire ring with fold away grill, waist high BBQ grill and lantern pole.
$20 per night

1 - High Capacity Camp in the Cottonwood Cove area - This site has a maximum occupancy of 24 people, 8 tents, & 6 vehicles (very limited parking, no campers, RV's or trailers allowed.)
$42 per night

1 - Group Youth Area (capacity 72) - Sponsored youth group area is rented to adult-supervised youth groups (18 and under). Campfires allowed only in provided stone fire ring. Flagpole at site. No facilities in this area. Water and restrooms available 3/4 mile away.
$54

18 -Screened Shelters (no RV’s or trailers are allowed at any shelter) - Campsites have a light, electricity, and a picnic table inside. A water spigot and fire ring with fold away grill is outside. Louvers are halfway around the outside of the screening for privacy. . 6 shelters are in the Lakeside Loop; 5 are in the Cross Timbers Loop; 7 are in the Juniper Ridge Loop (formerly known as the Group Camp) near the Dining Hall.
$30 per night

1 - Dining Hall in the Juniper Ridge Loop (formerly known as the Group Camp) - This facility is for day use only, hours of occupancy 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., capacity 50 people. Facility has water, electricity, picnic table, patio with a BBQ grill and 2 picnic tables. Facility also has 8 folding tables, 50 chairs, heat, A/C, kitchen with commercial refrigerator, small chest freezer, 2- gas cook stoves, microwave, sinks, restrooms and hot showers. No overnight occupancy allowed.
$150 per day

Other Related Fees:

$3 Excess Vehicle Parking (number restricted at some parks)
$5 Trailer dump fee is charged only if you are not camping.

Other Facilities:

Restrooms with showers
Picnic Area
5 miles of hiking and nature trails
(Shinnery Ridge Trail – 500 yards of paved handicap accessible trail with benches).
5 miles of scenic paved road for vehicles and biking