Governors Landing Campground — Amistad National Recreation Area
Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Mar. 9, 2021

Nice Campground, but Loud Traffic

This small campground sits high above the banks of the Amistad Reservoir, but unfortunately, a little too close to HWY 90. The campsites enjoy a stunning view of the Chihuahuan Desert landscape and the water. The sites are spacious with lots of room for bigger rigs, and enjoy a shade structure over the picnic table area. 

With potable water and clean pit toilets this campsite is worth the inexpensive fee.  Bring your solar panel because there are no electrical hookups.  With water recreation opportunities just a stone’s throw away, the boat launch is just below the campground, you can escape the heat of the day. There are just a few hiking trails nearby for more land-based recreation. 

We spent just one night at the campground and it was an easy drive in and park situation. But 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. There are other campgrounds along the Amistad Reservoir that are not as impacted by the road, and they are definitely worth a look. 

The city of Del Rio, TX is a short drive away where you can get anything, including a Starbuck’s coffee – which has become, for us, the indicator of modern suburbia. Be sure to check out some of the amazing Mexican Food of this well-integrated, bi-lingual, boarder town.

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  • Review photo of Governors Landing Campground — Amistad National Recreation Area by Shari  G., March 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Governors Landing Campground — Amistad National Recreation Area by Shari  G., March 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Governors Landing Campground — Amistad National Recreation Area by Shari  G., March 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Governors Landing Campground — Amistad National Recreation Area by Shari  G., March 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Governors Landing Campground — Amistad National Recreation Area by Shari  G., March 9, 2021