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Amistad National Recreation Area
Indoor Activities
Scanned Image of the VHS Video
Watch "The Transparent Border in the theater in our Visitor Information Center, or purchase a copy from our Bookstore in the center.

VISITOR CENTER
Amistad Visitor Information Center

Open
Open All Year 8 am to 5 pm

Phone
830-775-7491

Location
The Visitor Information Center is located 10 miles north of Del Rio on Hwy 90W across from Three Rivers RV Park.

Closures
Thanksgiving, December 25 and January 1.

Special Programs
View Amistad NRA's video, "The Transparent Border" (Spanish version also available); "Spirits of the Canyon," a video on Lower Pecos Area Rock Art; or "A Land of Contrasts," a video on Big Bend National Park, in our movie theater with DVD projector and "surround sound."

Exhibits
Exhibits relate the history of the area and describe the natural and cultural resources surrounding Amistad Reservoir.

Available Facilities
Rest Room, Parking, Big Bend Natural History Association Bookstore, Information, Movie Theater, Daily and Annual Boat Permit sales, Annual Amistad NRA Hunting Permits issued here.

For fishing tournaments and other special use permits call NPS Headquarters 830-775-7492.

Monarch Butterfly  

Did You Know?
Monarch butterflies migrate through Amistad National Recreation Area in the fall, often roosting in trees by the thousands.
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Last Updated: August 23, 2006 at 18:12 EST