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Rosita Flats OHV Area
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Canadian River ORV Area, Chicken Creek, Lake Meredith |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Overlooking the south-western side of Lake Meredith and bordering the Canadian River, this area offers a wide variety of terrain that consists of wide trails with whoops, sand, mud and the occasional water crossing. This area is larger than nearby Blue Creek Bridge, which is around 275 acres.
Camping is permitted and is free but is primitive. All vehicles must display the Texas OHV Decal which can be purchased at nearby motorcycle shops or online.
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 | Not Recommended |
| 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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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 1,740 acres (3 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 20 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 2900 to 3000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  Some | |
| Mud | Some | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees | Some | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Small Jumps | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | Nat Recreation |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (S) | Shell (806) 381-7752 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (S) | Shell (806) 381-7744 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Amarillo KOA Kampgrounds (806) 335-1792 or (800) 562-3431 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Amarillo KOA Kampgrounds (806) 335-1792 or (800) 562-3431 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Amarillo KOA Kampgrounds (806) 335-1792 or (800) 562-3431 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (S) | Shell (806) 381-7752 |
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 | Amarillo, TX | ||
| Address | Canadian River Road, Amarillo, TX 79108 | ||
| From: Amarillo, TX
1) Take I-40 to Exit 70 2) Turn north on US-87, continue about 20 miles 3) Staging area is on the right (east). |
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 |
Rosita Flats Trail Photo
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Rosita Flats Trail Photo
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Rosita Flats Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 1/26/2012 (Thanks!)
Rosita Flats Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 1/26/2012 (Thanks!)
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