277 North Campground — Amistad National Recreation Area

Overview

Situated on the United States-Mexico border, Amistad National Recreation Area is known__primarily for excellent year-round, water-based recreation including boating, fishing,__swimming, scuba diving, and waterskiing. Amistad National Recreation Area also provides__opportunities for picnicking, camping, and hunting. Amistad Dam created the reservoir at__the confluence of the Rio Grande, Devils, and Pecos Rivers in 1969. In addition to excellent__recreation, Amistad National Recreation Area is rich in archeology and rock art and contains__a wide variety of plant and animal life. Amistad park headquarters is in Del Rio, Texas,__population 35,000.

Recreation

Amistad National Recreation Area offers a diverse array of land- and__water-based Outdoor Activities including fishing, swimming, boating, birding,__hiking, picnicking, camping, and hunting. Visitors can experience expansive views,__night skies, and a number of the area___s rock art sites. Examples of facilities that support__these activities include boat ramps, picnic and camping areas, and hiking trails.

Facilities

Amistad National Recreation Area offers a diverse array of land- and__water-based Outdoor Activities including fishing, swimming, boating, birding,__hiking, picnicking, camping, and hunting. Visitors can experience expansive views,__night skies, and a number of the area___s rock art sites. Examples of facilities that support__these activities include boat ramps, picnic and camping areas, and hiking trails.

Natural Features

Amistad National Recreation Area consists of 57,292 acres (23185 ha) of__federally owned land and is one of the largest tracts of land available for hunting in__southwest Texas. Three ecological zones and three rivers meet at Amistad National__Recreation Area. Plant communities are determined by topography, soil type, and__rainfall and support a wide variety of plant and animal life. Rugged canyons provide__outstanding scenic vistas. A majority of Amistad National Recreation Area contains Lake__Amistad, which is fed by the Pecos, Rio Grande, and Devils Rivers. Crystal clear__stretches of river, natural springs, and fluctuating reservoir levels support a variety of__aquatic plant and animal species. The recreation area has some of the best bass fishing__in the American Southwest.