MacKenzie Directions:
For those coming from the north:
Come down I-27 South out of Amarillo. Stay to the left as it splits off just outside of Canyon, Tx.. Just past Happy Tx. you'll take Exit 83(RD.2698). After you exit you'll make a right, crossing the RR tracks. At the stop sign take a left over the overpass. After 5 miles or so you'll come to another stop sign. Go left, as 2698 turns into RD. 146. 146 takes you thru Vigo Park and after a few miles vears South in a big sweeping turn and connects with Hiway 207. After about 8 miles you'll come to the lake entrance on your right. As you go thru the entrance turn left.
For those coming from the east Via Hiway 287:
Take Hiway 86 west out of Estelline. Take 86 thru Silverton and a few miles outside of town you'll turn right on Hiway 207 North. It's 12 miles from there to the lake. As you go thru the entrance turn left.
For those coming from the west Down I-40:
When you get to Amarillo take I-27 South and follow the directions for those coming from the North.
For those coming from the South up I-27 North:
At Tulia Tx. take Hiway 86 East and take that to Hiway 207 North. 12 miles to the lake.
For those that like to use a GPS while traveling, lake entrance coordinates:
N.34* 33' 1.34"
W. 101* 26' 14"
Here's a link to a map of the lake once you get there:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/23718287/32019862HHQFnMMLfg
The Canadian River is about 20 miles north of Amarillo on Hiway 87. There is no sign. Just watch for the river overpass and pull off the Hiway at the south end of the overpass on the east side. You can ride both east and west of the overpass. Most of the trails are west. you can take the main road all the way back to the meadows and beyond which is part of the Lake Merideth rec. area.
If you can get across the river, definately ride the North trails. Camping is primitive.
If I forgot something or you need some other info, I'll see what I can do.