Amistad National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)

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A Borderland Paradise

Amistad NRA is the United States portion of International Amistad Reservoir, formed on the Rio Grande along the border of the US and Mexico. The reservoir is known for excellent water-based recreation and is surrounded by a landscape rich in prehistoric rock art, a vibrant border culture, along with a wide variety of plant and animal life.

New - Amistad Web Cam

DANGER - USE CAUTION WHILE ON THE LAKE!!!

Lake Amistad remains open to the public, however CAUTION IS ADVISED. There is considerable debris (river cane, logs, etc) that has been spotted in all areas of the lake. Boaters should use caution and remain alert while operating their vessel. Keep an eye out for these hazards in the water, as logs and other debris may be just below the surface and you often will not see these hazards until it's too late.

BE SAFE AND ENJOY YOUR VISIT...

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2008-2009 Hunting Season

2008-2009 Hunting Season The 2008-2009 Hunting Season at Amistad NRA begins September 1, 2008 and ends February 22, 2009. Please read the following information regarding hunting rules and regulations at Amistad. Hunting Permits for Amistad NRA can be purchased at the Visitor Information Center located on US Highway 90 West beginning August 15, 2008.

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Print Your Own Brochures!

You can download and print up-to-date park brochures on a variety of subjects, including Fishing, Boating, Camping, and Archeology and Rock Art. These brochures are PDFs; you'll need Adobe Acrobat to view and use.

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Keep Amistad Mussel Free

Zebra and Quagga Mussels are Trouble!

These small non-native aquatic invaders are threatening freshwater habitats throughout the country. Click below for more information on how to protect our fabulous fishery.

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Write to

Amistad National Recreation Area
4121 Veterans Blvd.
Del Rio, TX 78840

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Phone

Visitor Information
(830) 775-7491

Fax

(830) 778-9248

Climate

Local weather includes long, hot summers perfect for cooling off in Amistad Reservoir, and relatively mild winters with only a few nights of freezing temperatures. Rainfall is about 18 inches per year, but amounts and timing varies erratically. Mornings can be humid and afternoons are usually breezy and dry.

All photos NPS unless otherwise stated.