Amistad National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)

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A Borderland Paradise

Amistad NRA is the United States portion of International Amistad Reservoir, formed on the Rio Grande along the border of the US and Mexico. Amistad is known for excellent water-based recreation, camping and is surrounded by a landscape rich in prehistoric rock art, a vibrant border culture, along with a wide variety of plant and animal life.

Amistad Web Cam

Amistad Propsed New Facilities...

The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to construct a facility at the Diablo East Sub-District to act as a hub for combined law enforcement and border security operations, park headquarters, maintenance, and visitor contact component.

The Park encourages public participation throughout the planning process. There will be two opportunities to comment formally on the project—once during initial project scoping and again following release of the Environmental Assessment. The Park is currently in the scoping phase of this proposed project, and invites the public to submit written suggestions, comments, and concerns regarding the proposed project online at the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website at: http://parkplanning.nps.gov/.

Hunting at Amistad...

Amistad National Recreation Area will begin selling Hunting Permits for the 2009-2010 Season beginning August 15, 2009 at the Visitor Information Center 9845 Highway 90 West in Del Rio, Texas. The Visitor Information Center is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. For additional information and a copy of Amistad National Recreation Area Hunting Regulations, please visit the links below.

HUNTING AT AMISTAD...

Attention Hunters...

Amistad NRA 2009-2010 Hunting Regulations…

Amistad NRA 2009-2010 Hunting Seasons Information…

Amistad High Water Level...Caution Advised While Navigating Waters...

Lake Amistad remains open to the public, however CAUTION IS ADVISED. There is considerable debris (river cane, logs, etc) that has been spotted in all areas of the lake. Boaters should use caution and remain alert while operating their vessel. Keep an eye out for these hazards in the water, as logs and other debris may be just below the surface and you often will not see these hazards until it's too late. BE SAFE AND ENJOY YOUR VISIT...

Link to current ramp conditions and lake level information...

Fishing and boating waters on the Mexico side of Amistad... Recent laws and regulations regarding travel to Mexico from the US has brought many questions about fishing and boating across the International Boundary of Amistad. The change requires those who travel to and from Mexico to have a passport effective June 1, 2009, however this is not a requirement for fishing and boating on Amistad. If you fish the Mexico side of Amistad, you are required to have a Mexico Fishing License. However, if you beach your boat on the Mexico side and step foot on land in Mexico, the law requires that you re-enter the US through customs with a passport.

For additional information please visit www.cbp.gov.

Write to

Amistad National Recreation Area
4121 Veterans Blvd.
Del Rio, TX 78840

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Phone

Visitor Information
(830) 775-7491

Fax

(830) 778-9248

Climate

Local weather includes long, hot summers perfect for cooling off in Amistad Reservoir, and relatively mild winters with only a few nights of freezing temperatures. Rainfall is about 18 inches per year, but amounts and timing varies erratically. Mornings can be humid and afternoons are usually breezy and dry.

All photos NPS unless otherwise stated.