Chimney Hollow — Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

Four miles southeast of Fritch, this dispersed camping area sits within Lake Meredith National Recreation Area on open grassland that resembles pasture more than traditional wilderness. The National Park Service manages this first-come, first-served site at no charge, though pets are not permitted.

Access requires navigating a dirt road section that could prove challenging during wet weather, and vehicles with higher clearance fare better on the approach. The area provides a single pit toilet, trash collection, and one rock fire ring, but no drinking water or shade trees. The exposed setting makes it well-suited for solar panel use. Campers should bring adequate water supplies and prepare for an open environment with abundant cactus.