National Recreation Area

Amistad National Recreation Area

South

About Amistad

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.

From the National Park Service.

Region: South
State: Texas
Designation: National Recreation Area
Entrance fee: None listed

Trail data for this park is still being added.
Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Amistad.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Open 24 hours a day, every day.

Amistad National Recreation Area is open throughout the year. However, some areas may experience temporary closures because of low water levels. Please see our Operation Hours and Seasons and Current Conditions pages for more specific details.

Weather and 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.

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.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: 10477 Highway 90 West, Del Rio, TX 78840
Phone: (830) 775-7491
Email: amis_interpretation@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/amis

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Amistad

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

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Things to do in Amistad

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

Hike the Diablo East Nature Trail

Front-Country Hiking · about 2 hours

Hiking at Amistad - Diablo East Nature Trail
Boating at Amistad

Boating · about 45 min

Boating at Amistad National Recreation Area
Swimming at Amistad

Swimming · about 45 min

Swimming and playing in the water at Governors Landing, and throughout the park, is popular during Amistad National Recreation Area's hot summers. Swimming is allowed throughout t…
Hiking at Amistad

Hiking · about 2 hours

These trails at Amistad National Recreation Area will provide opportunities for wildlife watching, lake views, and quiet reflection.

Campgrounds in Amistad

Run by the park service. Reservable sites book on Recreation.gov; first-come sites do not.

Governors Landing Campground

15 first-come sites

Governors Landing Campground is open year-round and rarely fills up, except possibly on holiday weekends. It is suitable for tents and RVs up to 28 feet in len…
Rough Canyon Campground

4 first-come sites

Rough Canyon Campground is generally open year-round and is in close proximity to a boat ramp. There may be a camp host on duty in the winter, and a Ranger Sta…
San Pedro Campground

1 reservable site · 40 first-come sites

San Pedro Campground is open year-round and rarely fills to capacity. Of Amistad's campgrounds, it is the best suited for large RVs. This campground is accesse…

Reserve on Recreation.gov
Spur 406 Campground

6 first-come sites

Spur 406 Campground is generally open year-round and rarely fills up, except possibly on holiday weekends. It may close on occasion due to high water events. A…
277 North Campground

1 reservable site · 17 first-come sites

277 North Campground is generally open year-round and rarely fills up. A boat launch ramp off the campground may be available depending on lake levels. 277 Nor…

Reserve on Recreation.gov
Rock Quarry Group Campsite

1 reservable site

Rock Quarry Group Campsite is open year-round and is a limited development campsite. It offers a private space for a group of up to 35 people. Amenities includ…

Reserve on Recreation.gov