An oasis in the desert, Amistad National Recreation Area consists of the US
portion of the International Amistad Reservoir. Amistad, a Spanish word
meaning "friendship," is known for excellent water-based recreation, camping,
hiking, and rich cultural history dating back nearly 5,000 years. Amistad is
also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life both above and below the
water.

An oasis in the desert, Amistad National Recreation Area consists of the US portion of the International Amistad Reservoir. Amistad, a Spanish word meaning "friendship," is known for excellent water-based recreation, camping, hiking, and rich cultural history dating back nearly 5,000 years. Amistad is also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life both above and below the water.

## Overview

Situated on the United States-Mexico border, Amistad National Recreation Area
is known primarily for excellent year-round, water-based recreation including
boating, fishing, swimming, scuba diving, and waterskiing. Amistad National
Recreation Area also provides opportunities for picnicking, camping, and
hunting. Amistad Dam created the reservoir at the confluence of the Rio
Grande, Devils, and Pecos Rivers in 1969. In addition to excellent recreation,
Amistad National Recreation Area is rich in archeology and rock art and
contains a wide variety of plant and animal life. Amistad park headquarters is
in Del Rio, Texas, population 35,000.

## Recreation

Amistad National Recreation Area offers a diverse array of land- and water-
based Outdoor Activities including fishing, swimming, boating, birding,
hiking, picnicking, camping, and hunting. Visitors can experience expansive
views, night skies, and a number of the area’s rock art sites. Examples of
facilities that support these activities include boat ramps, picnic and
camping areas, and hiking trails.

## Facilities

Amistad National Recreation Area offers a diverse array of land- and water-
based Outdoor Activities including fishing, swimming, boating, birding,
hiking, picnicking, camping, and hunting. Visitors can experience expansive
views, night skies, and a number of the area’s rock art sites. Examples of
facilities that support these activities include boat ramps, picnic and
camping areas, and hiking trails.

## Natural Features

Amistad National Recreation Area consists of 57,292 acres (23185 ha) of
federally owned land and is one of the largest tracts of land available for
hunting in southwest Texas. Three ecological zones and three rivers meet at
Amistad National Recreation Area. Plant communities are determined by
topography, soil type, and rainfall and support a wide variety of plant and
animal life. Rugged canyons provide outstanding scenic vistas. A majority of
Amistad National Recreation Area contains Lake Amistad, which is fed by the
Pecos, Rio Grande, and Devils Rivers. Crystal clear stretches of river,
natural springs, and fluctuating reservoir levels support a variety of aquatic
plant and animal species. The recreation area has some of the best bass
fishing in the American Southwest.

## Nearby Attractions

Lake Amistad is a top quality fishing spot for largemouth, smallmouth and
striped bass. Amistad National Recreation Area offers 12 boat ramps allowing
access to Lake Amistad, however, due to low water levels only 4 ramps remain
open.

  * Boat rentals are available at Rough Canyon just 15 miles (24 km) from 277 North Campground. 
  * Park Approved Guides and Rentals offer activities such as guided fishing and kayak trips on the lake. 
  * Texas Parks and Wildlife maintains 3 state parks in the area-- Kickapoo Cavern State Park (63 miles/101 km NE off of Ranch Road 674), offering guided cave tours, Devils River State Natural Area (50 Miles/80 km NW off of St Hwy 277) offering paddling, swimming and fishing opportunities and Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site (41 miles/66 km NW off of Hwy 90), offering world class ancient rock art viewing.
  * 277 North Group Campground is 11 miles (18 km) north of Del Rio, TX (pop. 35,0000). Del Rio enjoys many restauraunts, a movie theater and shopping.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Situated on the United States-Mexico border, Amistad National Recreation Area is known primarily for excellent year-round, water-based recreation including boating, fishing, swimming, scuba diving, and waterskiing. Amistad National Recreation Area also provides opportunities for picnicking, camping, and hunting. Amistad Dam created the reservoir at the confluence of the Rio Grande, Devils, and Pecos Rivers in 1969. In addition to excellent recreation, Amistad National Recreation Area is rich in archeology and rock art and contains a wide variety of plant and animal life. Amistad park headquarters is in Del Rio, Texas, population 35,000.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Amistad National Recreation Area offers a diverse array of land- and water-based <a href="https://www.nps.gov/amis/planyourvisit/outdooractivities.htm" rel="nofollow">Outdoor Activities</a> including fishing, swimming, boating, birding, hiking, picnicking, camping, and hunting. Visitors can experience expansive views, night skies, and a number of the area’s rock art sites. Examples of facilities that support these activities include boat ramps, picnic and camping areas, and hiking trails.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Amistad National Recreation Area offers a diverse array of land- and water-based <a href="https://www.nps.gov/amis/planyourvisit/outdooractivities.htm" rel="nofollow">Outdoor Activities</a> including fishing, swimming, boating, birding, hiking, picnicking, camping, and hunting. Visitors can experience expansive views, night skies, and a number of the area’s rock art sites. Examples of facilities that support these activities include boat ramps, picnic and camping areas, and hiking trails.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Amistad National Recreation Area consists of 57,292 acres (23185 ha) of federally owned land and is one of the largest tracts of land available for hunting in southwest Texas. Three ecological zones and three rivers meet at Amistad National Recreation Area. Plant communities are determined by topography, soil type, and rainfall and support a wide variety of plant and animal life. Rugged canyons provide outstanding scenic vistas. A majority of Amistad National Recreation Area contains Lake Amistad, which is fed by the Pecos, Rio Grande, and Devils Rivers. Crystal clear stretches of river, natural springs, and fluctuating reservoir levels support a variety of aquatic plant and animal species. The recreation area has some of the best bass fishing in the American Southwest.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Lake Amistad is a top quality fishing spot for largemouth, smallmouth and striped bass.  Amistad National Recreation Area offers 12 boat ramps allowing access to Lake Amistad, however, due to low water levels only 4 ramps remain open. </p>
<ul>
<li>Boat rentals are available at Rough Canyon just 15 miles (24 km) from 277 North Campground. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/amis/planyourvisit/guides-and-rentals.htm" rel="nofollow">Park Approved Guides and Rentals</a>  offer activities such as guided fishing and kayak trips on the lake. </li>
<li>Texas Parks and Wildlife maintains 3 state parks in the area-- <a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/kickapoo-cavern" rel="nofollow">Kickapoo Cavern State Park</a> (63 miles/101 km NE off of Ranch Road 674), offering guided cave tours, <a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/devils-river" rel="nofollow">Devils River State Natural Area</a>  (50 Miles/80 km NW off of St Hwy 277) offering paddling, swimming and fishing opportunities and <a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/seminole-canyon" rel="nofollow">Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site</a> (41 miles/66 km NW off of Hwy 90), offering world class ancient rock art viewing.</li>
<li>277 North Group Campground is 11 miles (18 km) north of Del Rio, TX (pop. 35,0000). Del Rio enjoys many restauraunts, a movie theater and shopping.</li>
</ul>

Amistad National Recreation Area 277 N

Cenizo (Leucophyllum frutescens) aka "purple sage" in bloom

Amistad National Recreation Area 277 N Group Campground

277 N Group Campground Fire Pit

Kicking Back on a Kayak

The group picnic shelter and fire pit area

Blooming Cenizo 277 N Group Campground Preview

Blooming Purple sage or "Cenizo" around 277 N Group Campground

277 North Group Campground

## Overview

Situated on the United States-Mexico border, Amistad National Recreation Area
is known primarily for excellent year-round, Outdoor Activities including
boating, fishing, swimming, scuba diving, and waterskiing. Amistad National
Recreation Area also provides opportunities for picnicking, camping, and
hunting. Amistad Dam created the reservoir at the confluence of the Rio
Grande, Devils, and Pecos Rivers in 1969. In addition to excellent recreation,
Amistad National Recreation Area is rich in archeology and rock art and
contains a wide variety of plant and animal life. Amistad park headquarters is
in Del Rio, Texas, population 35,000

## Recreation

Amistad National Recreation Area offers a diverse array of land- and water-
based recreational opportunities, including fishing, swimming, boating,
birding, hiking, picnicking, camping, and hunting. Visitors can experience
expansive views, night skies, and a number of the area’s rock art sites.
Examples of facilities that support these activities include boat ramps,
picnic and camping areas, and hiking trails.

## Facilities

Amistad National Recreation Area offers a diverse array of land- and water-
based recreational opportunities, including fishing, swimming, boating,
birding, hiking, picnicking, camping, and hunting. Visitors can experience
expansive views, night skies, and a number of the area’s rock art sites.
Examples of facilities that support these activities include boat ramps,
picnic and camping areas, and hiking trails.

## Natural Features

Amistad National Recreation Area consists of 57,292 acres (23185 ha) of
federally owned land and is one of the largest tracts of land available for
hunting in southwest Texas. Three ecological zones and three rivers meet at
Amistad National Recreation Area. Plant communities are determined by
topography, soil type, and rainfall and support a wide variety of plant and
animal life. Rugged canyons provide outstanding scenic vistas. A majority of
Amistad National Recreation Area contains Lake Amistad, which is fed by the
Pecos, Rio Grande, and Devils Rivers. Crystal clear stretches of river,
natural springs, and fluctuating reservoir levels support a variety of aquatic
plant and animal species. The recreation area has some of the best bass
fishing in the American Southwest.

## Nearby Attractions

Lake Amistad is a top quality fishing spot for largemouth, smallmouth and
striped bass. Amistad National Recreation Area offers 12 boat ramps allowing
access to Lake Amistad, however, due to low water levels only 4 ramps remain
open.

  * Boat rentals are available at Rough Canyon just 29 miles (47 km) from Rock Quarry Group Campground. 
  * Park Approved Guides and Rentals offer activities such as guided fishing and kayak trips on the lake. 
  * Texas Parks and Wildlife maintains 3 state parks in the area; Kickapoo Cavern State Park (67 miles/108 km NE off of Ranch Road 674 ) offering guided cave tours, Devils River State Natural Area (67 Miles/108 km NW off of St Hwy 277) offering paddling, swimming and fishing opportunities and Seminole Canyon State Park & Historical Site (26 miles/42 km NW off of Hwy 90) offering world class ancient rock art viewing. 
  * The campground is just 15 miles (24 km) NW of Del Rio, TX (pop. around 35,0000). Del Rio enjoys many restauraunts, a movie theater and shopping. 

## Charges & Cancellations

Canellations and/or changes must be made at least two days in advance in order
to receive a refund. All camping regulations apply.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Situated on the United States-Mexico border, Amistad National Recreation Area is known primarily for excellent year-round, <a href="https://www.nps.gov/amis/planyourvisit/outdooractivities.htm" rel="nofollow">Outdoor Activities</a>  including boating, fishing, swimming, scuba diving, and waterskiing. Amistad National Recreation Area also provides opportunities for picnicking, camping, and hunting. Amistad Dam created the reservoir at the confluence of the Rio Grande, Devils, and Pecos Rivers in 1969. In addition to excellent recreation, Amistad National Recreation Area is rich in archeology and rock art and contains a wide variety of plant and animal life. Amistad park headquarters is in Del Rio, Texas, population 35,000</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Amistad National Recreation Area offers a diverse array of land- and water-based recreational opportunities, including fishing, swimming, boating, birding, hiking, picnicking, camping, and hunting. Visitors can experience expansive views, night skies, and a number of the area’s rock art sites. Examples of facilities that support these activities include boat ramps, picnic and camping areas, and hiking trails.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Amistad National Recreation Area offers a diverse array of land- and water-based recreational opportunities, including fishing, swimming, boating, birding, hiking, picnicking, camping, and hunting. Visitors can experience expansive views, night skies, and a number of the area’s rock art sites. Examples of facilities that support these activities include boat ramps, picnic and camping areas, and hiking trails.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Amistad National Recreation Area consists of 57,292 acres (23185 ha) of federally owned land and is one of the largest tracts of land available for hunting in southwest Texas. Three ecological zones and three rivers meet at Amistad National Recreation Area. Plant communities are determined by topography, soil type, and rainfall and support a wide variety of plant and animal life. Rugged canyons provide outstanding scenic vistas. A majority of Amistad National Recreation Area contains Lake Amistad, which is fed by the Pecos, Rio Grande,  and Devils Rivers. Crystal clear stretches of river, natural springs, and fluctuating reservoir levels support a variety of aquatic plant and animal species. The recreation area has some of the best bass fishing in the American Southwest.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Lake Amistad is a top quality fishing spot for largemouth, smallmouth and striped bass.  Amistad National Recreation Area offers 12 boat ramps allowing access to Lake Amistad, however, due to low water levels only 4 ramps remain open. </p>
<ul>
<li>Boat rentals are available at Rough Canyon just 29 miles (47 km) from Rock Quarry Group Campground. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/amis/planyourvisit/guides-and-rentals.htm" rel="nofollow">Park Approved Guides and Rentals</a> offer activities such as guided fishing and kayak trips on the lake.  </li>
<li>Texas Parks and Wildlife maintains 3 state parks in the area; <a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/kickapoo-cavern" rel="nofollow">Kickapoo Cavern State Park</a> (67 miles/108 km NE off of Ranch Road 674 ) offering guided cave tours, <a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/devils-river" rel="nofollow">Devils River State Natural Area</a> (67 Miles/108 km NW off of St Hwy 277) offering paddling, swimming and fishing opportunities and <a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/seminole-canyon" rel="nofollow">Seminole Canyon State Park & Historical Site</a> (26 miles/42 km NW off of Hwy 90) offering world class ancient rock art viewing. </li>
<li>The campground is just 15 miles (24 km) NW of Del Rio, TX (pop. around 35,0000). Del Rio enjoys many restauraunts, a movie theater and shopping. </li>
</ul>
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Canellations and/or changes must be made at least two days in advance in order to receive a refund. All camping regulations apply.</p>

1-15 people for $30. 00, $2.00 per person thereafter. $30.00 minimum per
night, max of 35 people.

Amistad National Recreation Area

Rock Quarry Group Campground

Amistad National Recreation Area Rock Quarry

Rock Quarry Group Campground Pavilion

Rock Quarry Group Campsite Pavilion

The wake behind a boat as it passes under the Highway 90 Bridge

Picnic Shelter at Rock Quarry Group Campground

A young man fishing at sunset

## Overview

Situated on the United States-Mexico border, Amistad National Recreation Area
is known primarily for excellent year-round, Outdoor Activities including
boating, fishing, swimming, scuba diving, and waterskiing. Amistad National
Recreation Area also provides opportunities for picnicking, camping, and
hunting. Amistad Dam created the reservoir at the confluence of the Rio
Grande, Devils, and Pecos Rivers in 1969. In addition to excellent recreation,
Amistad National Recreation Area is rich in archeology and rock art and
contains a wide variety of plant and animal life. Amistad park headquarters is
in Del Rio, Texas, population 35,000.

## Recreation

Amistad National Recreation Area offers a diverse array of land- and water-
based recreational opportunities, including fishing, swimming, boating,
birding, hiking, picnicking, camping, and hunting. Visitors can experience
expansive views, night skies, and a number of the area’s rock art sites.
Examples of facilities that support these activities include boat ramps,
picnic and camping areas, and hiking trails.

## Facilities

Amistad National Recreation Area offers a diverse array of land- and water-
based recreational opportunities, including fishing, swimming, boating,
birding, hiking, picnicking, camping, and hunting. Visitors can experience
expansive views, night skies, and a number of the area’s rock art sites.
Examples of facilities that support these activities include boat ramps,
picnic and camping areas, and hiking trails.

## Natural Features

Amistad National Recreation Area consists of 57,292 acres (23,185 ha) of
federally owned land and is one of the largest tracts of land available for
hunting in southwest Texas. Three ecological zones and three rivers meet at
Amistad National Recreation Area. Plant communities are determined by
topography, soil type, and rainfall and support a wide variety of plant and
animal life. Rugged canyons provide outstanding scenic vistas. A majority of
Amistad National Recreation Area contains Lake Amistad, which is fed by the
Pecos, Rio Grande, and Devils Rivers. Crystal clear stretches of river,
natural springs, and fluctuating reservoir levels support a variety of aquatic
plant and animal species. The recreation area has some of the best bass
fishing in the American Southwest.

## Nearby Attractions

Lake Amistad is a top quality fishing spot for largemouth, smallmouth and
striped bass. Amistad National Recreation Area offers 12 boat ramps allowing
access to Lake Amistad, however, due to low water levels only 4 ramps remain
open.

  * Boat rentals are available at Rough Canyon just 22 miles (35 km) from San Pedro Group Campground. 
  * Park Approved Guides and Rentals offer activities such as guided fishing and kayak trips on the lake.
  * Texas Parks and Wildlife maintains 3 state parks in the area; Kickapoo Cavern State Park (60 miles/97 km NE off of Ranch Road 674) offering guided cave tours, Devils River State Natural Area (60 Miles/97 km NW off of St Hwy 277) offering paddling, swimming and fishing opportunities and Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site (34 miles/55 km NW off of Hwy 90) offering world class ancient rock art viewing. 
  * The campground is just 9 miles (14 km) NW of Del Rio, TX (pop. around 35,0000). Del Rio enjoys many restauraunts, a movie theater and shopping.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p> Situated on the United States-Mexico border, Amistad National Recreation Area is known primarily for excellent year-round, <a href="https://www.nps.gov/amis/planyourvisit/outdooractivities.htm" rel="nofollow">Outdoor Activities</a>  including boating, fishing, swimming, scuba diving, and waterskiing. Amistad National Recreation Area also provides opportunities for picnicking, camping, and hunting. Amistad Dam created the reservoir at the confluence of the Rio Grande, Devils, and Pecos Rivers in 1969. In addition to excellent recreation, Amistad National Recreation Area is rich in archeology and rock art and contains a wide variety of plant and animal life. Amistad park headquarters is in Del Rio, Texas, population 35,000.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Amistad National Recreation Area offers a diverse array of land- and water-based recreational opportunities, including fishing, swimming, boating, birding, hiking, picnicking, camping, and hunting. Visitors can experience expansive views, night skies, and a number of the area’s rock art sites. Examples of facilities that support these activities include boat ramps, picnic and camping areas, and hiking trails.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Amistad National Recreation Area offers a diverse array of land- and water-based recreational opportunities, including fishing, swimming, boating, birding, hiking, picnicking, camping, and hunting. Visitors can experience expansive views, night skies, and a number of the area’s rock art sites. Examples of facilities that support these activities include boat ramps, picnic and camping areas, and hiking trails.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Amistad National Recreation Area consists of 57,292 acres (23,185 ha) of federally owned land and is one of the largest tracts of land available for hunting in southwest Texas. Three ecological zones and three rivers meet at Amistad National Recreation Area. Plant communities are determined by topography, soil type, and rainfall and support a wide variety of plant and animal life. Rugged canyons provide outstanding scenic vistas. A majority of Amistad National Recreation Area contains Lake Amistad, which is fed by the Pecos, Rio Grande, and Devils Rivers. Crystal clear stretches of river, natural springs, and fluctuating reservoir levels support a variety of aquatic plant and animal species. The recreation area has some of the best bass fishing in the American Southwest.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Lake Amistad is a top quality fishing spot for largemouth, smallmouth and striped bass.  Amistad National Recreation Area offers 12 boat ramps allowing access to Lake Amistad, however, due to low water levels only 4 ramps remain open. </p>
<ul>
<li>Boat rentals are available at Rough Canyon just 22 miles (35 km) from San Pedro Group Campground. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/amis/planyourvisit/guides-and-rentals.htm" rel="nofollow">Park Approved Guides and Rentals</a> offer activities such as guided fishing and kayak trips on the lake.</li>
<li>Texas Parks and Wildlife maintains 3 state parks in the area; <a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/kickapoo-cavern" rel="nofollow">Kickapoo Cavern State Park</a>  (60 miles/97 km NE off of Ranch Road 674) offering guided cave tours, <a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/devils-river" rel="nofollow">Devils River State Natural Area</a>  (60 Miles/97 km NW off of St Hwy 277) offering paddling, swimming and fishing opportunities and <a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/seminole-canyon" rel="nofollow">Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site</a>  (34 miles/55 km NW off of Hwy 90) offering world class ancient rock art viewing. </li>
<li>The campground is just 9 miles (14 km) NW of Del Rio, TX (pop. around 35,0000). Del Rio enjoys many restauraunts, a movie theater and shopping.  </li>
</ul>

Amistad National Recreation Area

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Campgrounds

277 North Group Campground

Rock Quarry Group Campground

San Pedro Group Campground