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Several RV parks operate near Amistad National Recreation Area in the Del Rio region. San Pedro Campground provides primitive RV sites with no hookups for $6 per night, featuring covered picnic tables and gravel pads but no lake access from the grounds. Hidden Valley RV Park offers full hookups with 50-amp electric service, sewer, and water connections in a quiet setting with good tree coverage. Broke Mill RV Park accommodates big rigs and provides electric, water, and sewer hookups, plus has hiking trails and bird watching blinds. Buzzard Roost RV Campground includes 50-amp electric service, water, and sewer connections primarily serving long-term residents. "Hidden Valley is a hidden gem of a park in Del Rio. It is a converted mobile home park, so the sites are very long and not necessarily level. Water/sewer is on one side and electric is on the other side."
Amistad area RV parks vary considerably in amenities and surroundings. While San Pedro offers no hookups, its $3 rate with a senior pass makes it popular for overnight stays. Cell service is generally good near Del Rio, with AT&T signals reported strong at San Pedro Campground. A sanitary dump station is available free of charge at the Diablo East day use area, approximately 4 miles from San Pedro Campground. Most parks in the region allow pets, though policies vary by location. During summer months, temperatures regularly exceed 90°F, making parks with shade structures particularly valuable. Some RV sites near Amistad may be affected by highway noise, particularly those positioned along Highway 90, as noted in reviews of Broke Mill RV Park.
"It is a converted mobile home park, so the sites are very long and not necessarily level. Water/ sewer is on one side and electric is on the other side."
"Very welcoming hosts, great tree coverage, in town but still a very quiet area where you can go for walks. We’d definitely come back!"
"It is well kept with the usual amenities but also has a hiking trail and bird watching blinds. It’s above my level of expectation for the price."
"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."
"The tent area is well shaded, water at each site and power by the bath house. Bath house is concrete floors but the water is hot and the facilities sufficient."
from $15 - $35 / night
Check Availability"We stayed 2 nights at San Pedro, using it as a base camp to explore Amistad National Recreation Area. It's very close to the Spur 454 boat ramp, which we used to launch our kayak."
"Campground is located just a few miles from Del Rio, Texas and is part of the Lake Amistad Nat'l Rec Area."
from $35 - $155 / night
Check Availability"The spot was pretty level and we had plenty of room to spread out relax. We were only 5 spaces away from the ocean."
"Great location. Everything is close by. Ladies in the office were friendly. Thank y’all"
TravelerWe took the tour of the Fate Bell shelter which was amazing. You get to see the cliff art up close and hear about what they might have been depicting. Showers and restrooms were very clean. Gorgeous night skies. Don’t pass this campsite!
GuideI stayed here one night. there was only one other group there. It was weird seemingly being in the middle of nowhere, but hearing the neighborhood noises of dogs barking and such was weird. An orange and white house cat came up and ran away, but I did have a fun experience with a tarantula.
The vault toilet was clean, but zero running water anywhere.
I only paid $6. The pay station does do credit/debit.
ScoutStopped on the way to Big Bend. No issues with RV hookups. Great location. Everything is close by. Ladies in the office were friendly. Thank y’all
GuideSuper special. You probably should bring a high clearance vehicle for inside the park. Be prepared for 22 miles of dusty gravel road getting to the park this road took me an hour pulling a trailer. Everything will be covered with a white chalky dust. Don't bring a trailer to #2 there is no turn around. The river has spring water pouring out of the rocks and it makes a trail of spring water at the end of the walkway. Bring lots of water, there is none at the campsites. Plan on taking trash out with you
GuideEveryone always seems sophisticated here. There is a fancy museum at the check in. The trails are fun and if you can do a really long trail one goes down to the rio grande river. I stop for a halfway going to the big bend site 28 is the best if you don't need electricity
TravelerWe got a late start out of San Antonio so we arrived in the dark. You can’t see the rest area after you turn off, you’ll need to follow the asphalt road for about 1/4 mile. Nice pavilion with several picnic tables and overhead roof. Nice view of the Pecos River and bridge.
RangerThis is a state park literally in the middle of nowhere, get all your provisions before arriving. Even if you can purchase very few things locally be prepared to pay exponentially higher prices due to the cost so being so remote.
This is a desert campground at it's finest, even Big Bend could learn a few things about customer service and park maintenance from how this park is managed.
We stayed on site 14, nice high ground which means welcoming cool breezes at night.
The park has many hiking trails, we took the one to the canyon behind the ranger's office which I considered beautiful and moderately challenging. There is also one behind the upper campground bathhouse that was our favorite, it has a paved path with some small signs identifying local plants and takes you past a "Bird Watching Blind" where you enter a small shack and can view through a small opening many birds and javelinas.
Seminole Canyon is a Dark Sky Park and the night skies are absolutely awesome.
Nice way to experience all the beauty of desert camping.
TravelerThis is a rest area with a killer view of the Pecos River and the bridge crossing it. I am the only one camping here with room for maybe one more . So if you want this one you should come early. My Verizon only has 1 bar. If traveling east on 90 the turn is just after crossing the bridge. Easy to miss
GuideSelf pay, easy in and out!
Amistad National Recreation Area spans over 60,000 acres along the Texas-Mexico border, featuring limestone cliffs and semi-arid terrain typical of the Chihuahuan Desert. Water levels in this massive reservoir can fluctuate seasonally, with recent drought conditions causing the shoreline to recede significantly in some camping areas. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F, while winter nights can drop below freezing.
Kayaking and paddle sports: Access the water from Governors Landing Campground, where there's a boat launch just below the campground. "This small campground sits high above the banks of the Amistad Reservoir... The campsites enjoy a stunning view of the Chihuahuan Desert landscape and the water," notes camper Shari G. in her review of Governors Landing Campground.
Hiking nearby trails: Explore the desert landscape on foot at Broke Mill RV Park. "It's above my level of expectation for the price. It is well kept with the usual amenities but also has a hiking trail and bird watching blinds," shares reviewer Mark in his assessment of Broke Mill RV Park.
Wildlife observation: Bird watching is popular throughout the recreation area. The Chihuahuan Desert ecosystem supports diverse wildlife. "The grounds are very pretty," notes camper Mimi B. about Fort Clark Springs, adding that the area offers good opportunities to explore the natural surroundings.
Budget-friendly options: San Pedro Campground offers primitive camping at minimal cost. "Just $6 ($3/night with senior or access pass). Only one other camper during our stay. Dry camping only. Vault toilets. Nice covered picnic tables and grills," explains Phillip C. in his review of San Pedro Campground.
Swimming spots: Some areas offer good swimming access despite fluctuating water levels. "Great views of the lake. Just a short hike down to the water. Best swimming area is under the bridge," notes Phillip C. about Governors Landing Campground.
Dark night skies: The area offers excellent stargazing opportunities. "Sunsets and sunrises are gorgeous, stars are fantastic," writes Kera P. about camping at Fort Clark Springs Camping World, where the distance from major cities creates excellent conditions for night sky viewing.
Wind conditions: Exposed campsites can experience severe winds. "The wind was a challenge. I learned it's more efficient to cook in a charcoal grill than a gas stove with high winds. The winds were so high, the overhang of my roof top tent lifted up taking the ladder up with it," cautions Richard T. about Governor's Landing.
Highway noise: Some rv parks near Amistad National Recreation Area experience traffic noise. "We found the numerous trucks along the highway a little disruptive of our sleep starting around 4 am, when they begin to hit the road," warns Shari G. about camping at Governor's Landing.
Water levels: Drought has impacted lake access at some campgrounds. "The lake as of October 2021 is so dried up you can not see it from the tent sites. But everything is clean," reports Stacy M. about San Pedro Campground.
Insects: Fire ants can be problematic in certain areas. "Fire ants EVERYWHERE. We just pitched a tent by the pavilion where we found the least ants," warns the same reviewer about San Pedro Campground.
Bathroom facilities: Check bathroom conditions before setting up camp. "First bathroom completely trashed, second bathroom, someone left the door open and the seat of the pit toilet up...was swarming with flies," warns Tamera about a visit to Langtry Wagon Wheel RV Park.
Swimming safety: Designated swimming areas provide safer water access. "We woke up to beautiful views of the blue/green water and took a morning hike down to walk right out onto one of the natural jetty's that goes right out into the middle of the water," describes Brodie D. about Governor's Landing.
Educational opportunities: Incorporate local history into your visit. "Across the street from where this listing is located there is a community center, the Vashti Skiles (old Langtry schoolhouse)... In town, you can use the visitor center for restrooms, wifi, and very friendly staff. The museum there is free and is actually very interesting with a beautiful cactus garden and butterfly garden in the back," explains Kera P. about facilities near Langtry Wagon Wheel.
Overnight staging options: Use San Pedro for economical overnight stays while traveling. "We stayed 2 nights at San Pedro, using it as a base camp to explore Amistad National Recreation Area. It's very close to the Spur 454 boat ramp, which we used to launch our kayak," reports Laura F.
Site configuration: Be prepared for unusual hookup arrangements at Hidden Valley RV Park. "It is a converted mobile home park, so the sites are very long and not necessarily level. Water/sewer is on one side and electric is on the other side," explains HandL C.
Water access: Fill water tanks at designated locations if staying at parks without hookups. "Drinking water can be filled at the Diablo East Campground dump station, about 4 miles away for no charge, and of course the town is full of water filling kiosks like all southern desert towns," advises Shari G. about options when staying at San Pedro.
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