Meridian State Park RV & Campground Guide
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Meridian State Park in Texas was established in 1935, and since then, many people have enjoyed spending time at the 72-acre lake there. This park is located at the top of the Texas Hill Country, which is about 13.5 miles northwest of Clifton, 45 miles northwest of Waco and 132 miles north of Austin. It features two hiking trails, one of which is wheelchair-accessible. You can also rent canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards at the park or bring your own.
Spring 53-78 F
Summer 71-95 F
Fall 60-85 F
Winter 35-60 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Meridian State Park
You will not want to miss a moment of the fun at this state park, so make sure to bring your RV and a list of the top RV parks and campgrounds nearby. If you don't own an RV, you can rent one on RVshare.com.
Meridian State Park Campground
If you'd like to go RV camping right in the park, check out the 19 RV camping spots at Meridian State Park's campground. You can also tent camp here. Rates start at about $17 per night for RV sites.
• Water hookups: Yes
• Electrical hookups: Yes
• Sewer hookups: No
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Fire ring, grills, picnic tables
Bosque Bottoms
This RV park is located in the heart of Meridian. At the end of October, it hosts the National Championship Barbecue Cookoff. At other times of the year, you can use the pavilion at Bosque Bottoms campground to hold family reunions or gather with friends. The west side of the park has river frontage. All sites come with full hookups, and they start at $25 per night.
• Water hookups: Yes
• Electrical hookups: Yes
• Sewer hookups: Yes
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Dump station, grills, showers
American Inn & RV Park
American Inn & RV Park, located adjacent to a small hotel, offers electrical hookups. This RV park is close to Red Caboose Winery and Vineyards, and many restaurants and shops are also nearby. A laundry is available for your convenience.
• Water hookups: No
• Electrical hookups: Yes
• Sewer hookups: No
• Wi-Fi: Yes
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Internet
Cedron Creek Campground
Located about 25 miles from Meridian State Park, Cedron Creek Campground is situated on Whitney Lake, where you can go kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. It offers 10 covered RV sites and 22 regular sites. You can also store your RV at this campground.
• Water hookups: Yes
• Electrical hookups: Yes
• Sewer hookups: Yes
• Wi-Fi: Yes
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Laundry facilities, shade trees
What to Do at
Meridian State Park
Inside Meridian State Park
Despite its small size, there are lots of things to do in Meridian State Park. You can go fishing in Lake Meridian for catfish, largemouth bass, and crappie; this lake is known to yield 23-inch-long largemouth bass and 30.25-inch-long carp. This no-wake lake is a great place to try stand-up paddleboarding or paddle a canoe or kayak. While there are no lifeguards on duty, you can go swimming at this state park. You can also hike around the lake on the 2.2-mile Bosque Trail or take shorter trails in the park. From March to July, you may see the endangered golden-cheeked warblers nesting there, and you can see other birds throughout the year.
How to Get to
Meridian State Park
It is easy to reach this state park from Waco. Take U.S. 84 West and turn right on Highway 6 at Woodway. Go north for 41.8 miles and turn left on East Highway 22 West. In 2.5 miles, turn right on Park Road 7 North to reach this park.
If you are coming to the park from Hico, Texas, or other western destinations, then take Highway 6 South and turn right on Park Road 7 North to reach the park.
By Car
Entering Meridian State Park
Meridian State Park is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Meridian State Park Per person : $5.0
Children 12 and under are free
Since this park was established more than 85 years ago, a lot of memories have been made within its boundaries and in the surrounding communities. If you have visited this park and share your impressions on your social media feed, be sure to tag RVshare. The site would love to see what you and your friends have to say. You can also send your photos and memories to [email protected], and the site might feature them in its blog or on social media.
Frequently Asked Questions About Meridian State Park
The campground at Meridian State Park features 19 designated RV campsites. The RV camping sites, which are available for about $17 per night, are equipped with water and electrical hookups.
Meridian State Park has a very hot climate, with summertime temperatures regularly reaching as high as 96 degrees. During winter, there is rarely a frost, and the temperature usually stays above 32 degrees and can get as high as 61.
To enjoy the most comfortable weather, it is a good idea to visit Meridian State Park during spring or autumn. You can avoid the scorching summer heat during these seasons and experience warm, pleasant temperatures.
You're welcome to bring your pets to Meridian State Park as long as you clean up their poop and keep them on leashes of no more than six feet. Additionally, pets are not allowed inside any buildings.
Meridian State Park is a great bird-watching destination, offering the chance to see the endangered golden-cheeked warbler. Other wildlife species you might spot include armadillos, black vultures, beavers, white-tailed deer, and red-shouldered hawks.