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Amistad National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area Texas

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.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

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.

Address

10477 Highway 90 West, Del Rio, TX 78840

Activities & Topics

Boating Motorized Boating Jet Skiing Camping Backcountry Camping Canoe or Kayak Camping Car or Front Country Camping Group Camping RV Camping Fishing Freshwater Fishing Hiking Front-Country Hiking Hunting and Gathering Hunting Paddling Canoeing Kayaking Junior Ranger Program SCUBA Diving Swimming Freshwater Swimming Water Skiing Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Architecture and Building African American Heritage Archeology Asian American Heritage Explorers and Expeditions Hispanic American Heritage Laborer and Worker Migrant Workers Latino American Heritage Military Infantry and Militia US Army Native American Heritage Transportation Trains and Railroads Wars and Conflicts Indian and Frontier Wars Westward Expansion Animals Birds Fish Tortoises and Turtles Caves Caverns and Karst Canyons and Canyonlands Geology Lakes Scenic Views