Best Cabin Camping near Amistad National Recreation Area

Cabin Reviews near Amistad National Recreation Area

15 Reviews of 7 Amistad National Recreation Area Campgrounds

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  Kera P.

  Ranger

  Nov. 12, 2020

  American Campground

  Lake and sunset view

  Laundry, showers, restrooms. Easy access from rt 90. Super close to Amistad National Recreation Area. Tent camping is $20, I think that’s a little high for renting, but there are many amenities on site.

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  Jacob W.

  Ranger

  Aug. 4, 2020

  Southwinds Marina on Lake

  Military and law enforcement only

  The Southwinds marina is a nice area within the Amistad National Recreation Area with a boat ramp and camping. The boat ramp is open to the public but the camping options and boat rentals were reserved for military and law enforcement only as of 2013. Users often come from Laughlin Air Force Base, which is located on the eastern edge of Del Rio. U.S. Border Patrol also have access. I’ve never camped here but it’s a nice place.

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  Jacob W.

  Ranger

  Jul. 11, 2023

  American Campground

  Nice place

  Nice campground with RVs, trailers and concrete cabins.  Good customer service. I stayed in regular cabin number 8 for $63 per night. Nice AC because it was blazing hot . No bathroom in the regular cabins but the bathhouse was nice. I would return.

  I did not swim in the campground pool, because I swam at beautiful lake Amistad at scuba cove at Diablo east. 

  I post photos of nearby beautiful Lake Amistad, because I did not take any photos of American Campground. 

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  Mimi B.

  Guide

  Mar. 2, 2021

  Fort Clark Springs Camping World

  Converted former military installation

  The RV park is in an old Military installation that has been converted into housing, camping, golf course, swimming at the spring and has a museum. The grounds are very pretty. The CG is well worth the $19 (with Veterans Discount) per night for a pull through with full hookups. Sites are level with pea-stone and hard packed gravel. Easiest setup so far. CG has a clean laundry room for only $1 a load, community room with books for sharing and a nice community use fire pit area. The staff is so nice and very knowledgeable about the Fort's history and local area. Only reason why I gave it 4 stars is because the sites are close to each other and wifi is null. Verizon is good and we used out hotspot for TV & laptop.

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  Rich S.

  Guide

  Feb. 15, 2022

  Devils River State Natural Area Del Norte Unit

  Beautiful silence

  Want to get away from it all? Make sure you have a rig that can handle rough dirt and rocky roads, make sure your camper can do the same, or bring a tent, and you’re good to go. The campsites are so spread out, you can run a generator all night if you wanted to, and not a soul except the coyotes would hear it. It’s peaceful, dusty, and beautiful all at the same time. Not many hiking trails, but the ones there are awesome. The river and Finegan Springs are AMAZING. The restrooms are the cleanest around, the showers are hot, but they are a LONG drive from the sites and on pretty rocky roads. Not easy. The sites are fantastic. We stayed in site 6, which has a beautiful canyon view. We loved the peace and quiet and the sunsets. No cell service AT ALL. Wi-Fi is spotty at the restrooms/ campground entrance, but you won’t get it at the sites. Make sure you have the water you need for the weekend and a porta potty. Limited availability so book early. That’s what makes this park an awesome experience.

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  Justin D.

  Traveler

  Oct. 30, 2018

  Devils River State Natural Area Del Norte Unit

  A hidden gem

  Devils River SNA is one of my most favorite parks in the Texas Parks system. I've been here only twice but both times this park was amazing.

  Things you should know before you go:

  *Cell service with ATT is non-existent (Not reliable at all. I had one bar along the river in certain areas and the rest of the time no bars)

  *All of the campsites are offgrid, no electric, no water, no shade. Just a picnic table. Bring a canopy or umbrella because it can get very hot in the summer. There are no trees near the campsites as this is a borderline desert ecosystem.

  *The river is the main attraction. It is pristine, clear, see-through untouched river system. Alligator gar and other fish are visible from the river side. Water can be deep in some areas so swim with caution. The river also flows at elevated speed in some areas so be careful. Generally you are fine swimming in the summer though. The water is cold.

  *The river is day-use only. You cant camp alongside it, which sucks but it's meant this way to protect the river. Some people are dumb and litter or pollute.. they ruin it for the rest of us.

  *The park is about 1hr off a highway, back on gravel and dirt roads. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended but not necessary. First time I went I had a 2x4 ford explorer and it was fine.. however there are certain mud holes along the way to the park, so be aware of that. The roads to the park are rough, cant drive faster than 20mph, which is why it takes 1hr to get to there.

  *Top off your gas tank before you go to the park... there is no gas station within 1.5hrs or so of the park itself. Bring extra gas with you if you can. Again, cell service is almost non-existent around the park area... traffic is light, so you will be in a pickle if you run out of gas.

  *There are only a handful of campsites, so reserve ahead.

  *There is no vehicle access to the river. You basically drive from the campsite to a parking lot and then hike to the river about 1.5miles up two steep inclines and then down a hill to the river. Carrying a cooler sucked. Along with fishing gear and chairs. We brought a wagon the 2nd time we went.

  *There is no ADA access to the river. No vehicle access, period.

  *Ground fires not permitted. There is no water.

  *There is one set of bathrooms are the park office - they are far from the campsites, so you'll need to drive to it if you need to use it.

  *No electricity in the park whatsoever. Bring a battery for your electronics.

  *Watch the weather... the river swells when it pours or storms. You dont want to be around it when that happens. The campsites are safe though... there is a creek between the campsites and park exit.. so if it does storm bad, you could be trapped. Defintely monitor weather and leave the park if it gets questionable.

  *Again, there is no electricity in the park. It is pitch black when night falls. Have plenty of flashlights, batteries. It is pitch black out there.

  *Stargazing is great and worth the drive to the park. Enjoy it.

  Overall, this park is awesome. I'm glad it isn't popular. This being said, if you have time, visit this park. You will not regret it. Will add pics later.

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  agustin M.

  Scout

  Sep. 13, 2021

  Southwinds Marina on Lake

  Very nice set up

  Was able to pull in, hook up with everything needed within reach. Clean, awesome shaded spots with picnic table and bbq pit.

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  Deborah C.

  Ranger

  Dec. 1, 2018

  Devils River State Natural Area Del Norte Unit

  Be prepared at devils river, but it’s worth it

  First, this park is normally only open weekends and is closed some months so check before going. You must book and pay in advance on line as they take no money at this park, there is no store, nothing to buy. This park is VERY remote, a 22 mile dirt road is required to get to the park and it takes about 90 minutes to traverse that road. There are about 7 campsites for tents only, no water, no electricity, no hookups, and the only bathroom is maybe 5 miles away. There is no service is most of the park ( WiFi at park ranger office and service on top on the peak). To get to the river you must cross 3 streams, some 11 inches deep or so, very rocky, many cars cannot make this crossing, but you can cross it on foot. We have a 4 wheel drive truck and had no problem. If you are still interested, the park is amazing, the river is so serene, several waterfalls, beautiful trees, wildlife and some trails. We went in November, 2018 and the weather was perfect. We hiked all the trails, including the 12 mile loop which was challenging including crossing the water. We had a great opportunity to take a tour of the rock art and were so glad we did, Nora was a great tour guide, plus this was free!

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  Alexander C.

  Traveler

  Dec. 12, 2021

  American Campground

  Clean and Queit

  Great park, I’m so glad I stumbled across it. Super friendly help in the office. Sites a clear and clean, quite level for being gravel. Really close to Amistad. And any shopping needs you’ll need in del Rio. Great WiFi too.