Amistad National Recreation Area
Protected park · TX, USA
Amistad National Recreation Area in TX, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 0:00–0:00
About
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
This park's official page lists: Visitor center.
At the park
- Visitor center
- Camping
- Hunting
- Beaches
- Wildlife & bird watching
- Hiking trails
- Boating
- Fishing
- Paddling (kayak/canoe)
Shows and experiences
- Junior Ranger program
- Ranger & guided programs
Before you go
- Limits
- Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go
- ⚠ Caution: Help Prevent Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Infestation
- A number of lakes are infested with an array of aquatic invasive species that damage natural ecosystems and waterways. Boaters are advised to Clean, Drain, and Dry all boats and equipment every time they leave the water.
- ⚠ Park closure: Only Left Side of Rough Canyon and DE Boat Ramps Are Open - Rest Are Closed
- Due to low water level, only the left side Rough Canyon and Diablo East boat ramps are open. Please use caution with Spur 406 and Spur 454 launches, as the water may be too shallow to launch most boats. To see a list of open ramps, click on "more."
- ⚠ Park closure: Diablo East Marina Cove, Scuba Cove, and Walkway Access Are Closed
- The Diablo East Marina Cove, Scuba Cove, and walkway access are closed because of the presence of excessive docking material, unsafe walkway and dock, and unstable, loose ground. The area will reopen once these hazards have been corrected.
- Getting there
- Amistad National Recreation Area is located on the US-Mexico border 7 miles west of the Del Rio city limit and 6 miles west of the US Highway 90 and 277 North intersection. The park is 160 miles west of San Antonio on US Highway 90 and about 230 miles east of Big Bend National Park via US Highway 90 and US Highway 385. Access to Amistad from the north or south is via US 277/377. The visitor center address is 10477 Highway 90 West, Del Rio, TX 78840.
- Weather & when to go
- Weather in Southwest Texas can change in a matter of minutes. It is best to check the local weather report. Amistad National Recreation Area usually has hot summers and mild winters. For more information, please visit the park's Current Conditions page at https://www.nps.gov/amis/planyourvisit/conditions.htm.
- Visitor center
- Amistad National Recreation Area Visitor Center — The Amistad Visitor Center offers a bookstore, pass sales, park videos, Amistad hunting permits, and park exhibits. — The Visitor Center is six miles west of the Highway 90 and 277 North intersection. It is approximately 10 miles (15 minutes) from the heart of Del Rio, Texas, and 242 miles (4 hours 16 minutes) from Big Bend National Park. GPS Coordinates 29.466011, -100.988348 or Lat-Long: 29° 27' 57.6000" N 100° 59' 18.2796" W
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- Amistad National Recreation Area Visitor Center
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- Amistad National Recreation Area Visitor Center
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- Amistad National Recreation Area Visitor Center
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Facilities on the park map
2 bench, 1 changing table, 2 defibrillator, 1 first aid kit, 7 picnic area, 19 restroom, 12 visitor information, 3 water fountain.