Fritch Fortress Campground

This is a really nice area. There are 10 sheltered areas with trash cans, picnic tables, grills and fire rings. Spots are mostly level.

No electric but there is water available up at the bathrooms. Those are flush toilets and even have showers, the water is warm but definitely not hot. We just appreciate them being there regardless. There is also an outside spigot up there for refilling water.

Park person let us know yesterday they will be closing the showers this week for winter. I forgot to ask when they reopen in spring. If I see him today I'll get that info for you.

The views overlooking the lake are absolutely incredible. Someone in decent condition could probably make their way down the steep hillside to the water, that's not us though. Haha The boat ramp is near though.

We are here the end of October. It is NOT a place for the faint of heart. We're from Wyoming and the wind here gives Casper a run for its money! We were actually concerned it was going to blow the van over last night and it's still rocking us pretty intensely today. I literally have motion sickness. The weather has been terrible all but 2 days for our entire stay so far. (we'll be here 2 weeks total). Warm enough to be fine but with the wind and rain we're inside anyway.

We've met a few camp neighbors, really great people. Others living in campers of one sort or another. We were going to do a campfire with a couple last night but the wind came up horribly.

About 1/4 miles down the road is a free dump station and has potable and non potable water, at the moment the potable is not working.

The town of Fritch is about 5 minutes away and there are a couple gas stations, Dollar General and a restaurant. Amarillo is only about 45 minutes for everything.

The bugs are real also. Flies and some little green things. As long as you are aware, bring fly spray, it's all good.

We will absolutely be back, trying a different time of year.

UPDATE: I spoke with the Ranger this morning. Bathhouse will open back up in March. Also, there is another at Sanford Yake camp just down the road a bit that is open year round and the dump station is open year round.

There are several other Camp areas around the lake also. See the picture I took of the map the Park Ranger gave me.