| Meridian State Park | |
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Meridian State Park grotto
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| Location | Bosque County, Texas |
| Nearest town | Meridian, Texas |
| Coordinates | 31°53′27″N 97°41′51″W / 31.890791°N 97.697566°W / 31.890791; -97.697566[1] |
| Area | 505.4 acres (204.5 ha) |
| Elevation | 1,040 feet (320 m) |
| Opened | 1935 |
| Owned by | Texas Parks & Wildlife Department |
| Visitors | 37,626 (in 2022)[2] |
| Website | tpwd |
Meridian State Park is a state parkinBosque County, Texas, United States. The park is 505 acres (204 ha).[3]
The park opened in 1935, two years after the state acquired the land from private owners.[4] The park's facilities were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps.[5]
The park has over 5 miles of hiking trails, as well as opportunities for swimming, fishing, and paddling in Lake Meridian. There are various types of campsites, as well as screened shelters and three cabins.[6]
The park has a wide variety of wildlife. Among its bird species is the endangered golden-cheeked warbler, which nests in Ashe juniper trees during the summer. Fish species in the lake include bream, crappie, catfish, and largemouth bass.[7]
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