Established Camping
San Pedro Campground — Amistad National Recreation Area
About
National Park Service
Amistad National Recreation Area
Overview
__Situated on the United States-Mexico border, Amistad National Recreation Area is known__primarily for excellent year-round, Outdoor Activities 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 recreational opportunities, 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 recreational opportunities, 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 (23,185 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.
Reservation Info
Group Campgrounds are available by reservation only. Reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance and no less than three days in advance. Reservations can be made at the Visitor Center or by phone at 830-775-7491 with a valid credit card.
Overnight group camp size is limited to a maximum of 75 people.
Location
San Pedro Campground — Amistad National Recreation Area is located in Texas
Directions
From Amistad National Recreation Area's Visitor Center, Take a left (head east) on Highway 90 and drive 3.2 miles (5 km). Turn left onto Spur 454 and travel 0.7 miles (1 km). Turn right and continue up the road following directional signs.
Coordinates
29.468053 N
100.952995 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly