San Pedro Campground — Amistad National Recreation Area
Reviewed Jul. 24, 2023

Maybe not viable in July anymore

Note, this is my second review of San Pedro campground. My first review was based on good nostalgia from around 2010 when the lake was high. However, I tent camped here on July 5, 2023 and I was the lone camper. The place felt scorched abandoned. It was hot. There is almost zero shade apart from the metal shade structures. I stayed in site 10 or 12 where there is some evening shade from the mesquite or huisache trees. The closest lake water is a 2 mile drive down Spur 454, where the NPS has improvised a boat ramp and swimming area with parking. But man, San Pedro campground is now high and dry and hot. I hate to give it 2 stars because I love Amistad but times have changed. Maybe some day the lake will rise again but it’s been like 12 years already since the lake receded. I had planned to stay more nights but it just wasn’t wise. Not in July anyway.

Site10 or 12
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of San Pedro Campground — Amistad National Recreation Area by Jacob  W., July 24, 2023
  • Review photo of San Pedro Campground — Amistad National Recreation Area by Jacob  W., July 24, 2023