An oasis in the desert, Amistad National Recreation Area consists of the US portion of the International Amistad Reservoir. Amistad, whose name comes from the Spanish word meaning friendship, is best known for excellent water-based recreation, camping, hiking, rock art viewing, and its rich cultural history. Amistad is also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life above and below the water.
A Borderland Paradise
Things to do
Click here to learn more about what you can do when visiting Amistad
Ranger guided hikes are back at Amistad!
Our third hike of the season will be Saturday, January 14th at 9 am.
Family Saturdays at Amistad
The next Family Fund Day will be Saturday, January 17th at 10am.
Boating at Amistad
Click here for more information about boating at Amistad Recreation Area.
Help keep Zebra Mussels out of Amistad
Invasive Zebra Mussels are in lakes within 320 miles of Lake Amistad. Don’t be the one who accidentally introduces them into the lake.
Camping in the park
Enjoy sleeping under the stars and enjoying the great outdoors. Visit the Camping page for more information on camping sites in the park.
Hiking at Amistad
There are several hiking trails at Amistad. Click here to print out a map or to just learn more about the trails in the park.
Hunting Season 2016 - 2017
There are 5 designated areas for hunting at Amistad. Please refer to the hunting page for more information.
Fishing Tournament Information
Many fishing clubs hold tournaments on Lake Amistad. Visit our Tournament page to see a list of scheduled tournaments.
Boating
A boaters paradise. Click here to learn more a bout the various passes needed to boat on the lake.
