2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
San Pedro Campground at Amistad National Recreation Area welcomes pets throughout its primitive camping area just 5 miles outside Del Rio. This National Park Service site offers level, gravel campsites with covered picnic tables and fire rings where dogs can join their owners for overnight stays. Laughlin AFB FamCamp provides additional pet-friendly options with full hookup RV sites, tent camping areas, and pet-allowed cabins. American Campground, located on Highway 90 West, maintains clean, level sites where pets are permitted with proper supervision. Most campgrounds in the area require pets to remain leashed when outside vehicles or camping units. The campgrounds provide basic amenities like picnic tables and grills, though specific pet facilities such as dog parks or washing stations are limited. Campers report the San Pedro area remains quiet and peaceful for evening dog walks.
The hiking trails around Amistad Reservoir provide opportunities for leashed dogs to explore alongside their owners, though pet owners should be vigilant about cactus and thorny vegetation that can injure paw pads. During summer months when temperatures regularly exceed 90°F, morning and evening walks are recommended to prevent heat stress and burned paws. The limestone terrain around Lake Amistad offers scenic walking routes, though the lake level fluctuates significantly and access points may require some hiking. Del Rio provides veterinary services and pet supplies for campers needing emergency care or forgotten items. Primitive camping areas like San Pedro lack water hookups, so visitors must bring adequate water for themselves and their pets. Coyotes are frequently heard after sunset, requiring pet owners to maintain close supervision of smaller animals during evening hours.
"Campground is located just a few miles from Del Rio, Texas and is part of the Lake Amistad Nat'l Rec Area."
"Just an over night stop for us, primitive campground with shaded tables, park is minutes away from lake and Del Rio"
Available this weekend
from $35 - $155 / night
"Really close to Amistad. And any shopping needs you’ll need in del Rio. Great WiFi too."
"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"
"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."
"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."
"Great location. Everything is close by. Ladies in the office were friendly. Thank y’all"
"We were only 5 spaces away from the ocean. We enjoyed the live band on Saturday night and then the church service on Sunday was very nice. I can understand why this place gets sold out so often."
"I’ve never camped at 277 North, but we had a picnic here around 2010 and swam in the lake at the end of the spur. Good times. Right off Highway 277 but a nice place."
Available this weekend
from $35 - $75 / night
GuideWe 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!
San Pedro Campground at Amistad National Recreation Area sits at approximately 1,140 feet elevation in the Chihuahuan Desert ecosystem. Summer temperatures regularly reach triple digits while winters can drop below freezing at night. The campground provides primitive camping with gravel sites situated on limestone terrain characteristic of the Del Rio region, where the average annual rainfall is just 19 inches.
Kayaking on Amistad Reservoir: Launch from the Spur 454 boat ramp near San Pedro Campground. "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," notes Laura F.
Hiking at nearby trails: Access multiple hiking trails within a short drive. "You can also get over to Diablo East, Governor's Landing, and the Figueroa trail for good hiking by driving maybe 10 minutes," explains a camper who stayed at San Pedro Campground.
Bird watching from specialized blinds: Broke Mill RV Park offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities. "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," writes Mark.
Budget-friendly camping: San Pedro Campground offers exceptional value. "Just $6 ($3/night with senior or access pass). Only one other camper during our stay," reports Phillip C., who appreciated the quiet surroundings and affordable rates.
Spacious sites with shade structures: Most campers appreciate the well-designed sites at American Campground. "Sites are clear and clean, quite level for being gravel. Really close to Amistad. And any shopping needs you'll need in Del Rio," notes Alexander C., who found the park both clean and quiet.
Strong connectivity: Unlike many remote camping areas, several campgrounds maintain reliable service. "Since the Verizon signal was super strong we were able to get a ton of things accomplished while also squeezing in some hikes, bikes, paddles, and runs," explains Shari G. about San Pedro Campground.
Lake levels fluctuate significantly: Water access can vary dramatically by season and year. "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. from San Pedro.
Limited water access: 277 North Campground provides access points to the lake, though facilities are basic. "I've never camped at 277 North, but we had a picnic here around 2010 and swam in the lake at the end of the spur. Good times. Right off Highway 277 but a nice place," says Jacob W.
Wildlife presence: Expect to encounter desert wildlife, particularly after dark. "We heard lots of coyotes in the distance just after sunset," notes a camper about their San Pedro experience. Fire ants can also be prevalent in certain areas.
Cabin options for hot weather: When temperatures soar, cabins provide relief. "Nice campground with RVs, trailers and concrete cabins. Nice AC because it was blazing hot. No bathroom in the regular cabins but the bathhouse was nice," writes Jacob W. about his stay at American Campground.
Swimming alternatives: The campground pool offers a convenient option when lake levels are low. "I did not swim in the campground pool, because I swam at beautiful Lake Amistad at scuba cove at Diablo East," mentions a visitor to American Campground.
Fire ant precautions: Prepare for insects, especially when tent camping. "Fire ants EVERYWHERE. We just pitched a tent by the pavilion where we found the least ants," warns Stacy M. about San Pedro Campground.
Military and law enforcement options: Southwinds Marina offers exclusive facilities for certain personnel. "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," explains Jacob W.
Easy payment systems: Many dog friendly campgrounds near Del Rio have modernized their payment processes. "Payment is easy at the kiosk. It's right there at the end of the camp sites. Takes credit cards," notes Jacqueline A. about the self-service system at San Pedro.
Hookup configurations: RV sites at some parks have unusual utility arrangements. "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. about Hidden Valley RV Park.
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