1. What are some fast facts about Amistad Dam, Lake Amistad, and Amistad National Recreation Area?
2. Why does the lake level fluctuate?Amistad Reservoir is in a desert. Since the Rio Grande is essentially dry below El Paso, Texas, most of the water the lake currently receives comes from rainfall in the adjacent parts of Mexico and Texas. Visit the park's Current Conditions page for more information. 3. What fees do we have to pay at Amistad National Recreation Area?The park charges user fees for boating, camping, and hunting. All other activities (other than state fishing licenses and special park uses, including tournaments) are free. Visit the park's Fees & Passes page for more information. 4. Where can we find hookups for RVs?Most of the recreation area campsites will accommodate RVs, but there are no hookups. Private RV parks in Del Rio and along US Highway 90 near the lake offer full services. The Del Rio Chamber of Commerce has more complete information. 5. Being on the border, is Amistad National Recreation Area safe?Incidents involving recreational visitors to the Del Rio and Amistad area are very rare. However, as is the case for travel anywhere, use common sense and caution during your visit. Report any suspicious activity to Park Rangers or other law enforcement. The local emergency phone number is 911. 6. How can I visit the prehistoric pictograph (rock painting) sites in the Amistad National Recreation Area area?Panther and Parida Caves are archeological sites in the park containing pictographs; however, they are only accessible by boat when water levels are high. Walking tours are available nearby at Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site. For more information visit Amistad's How to See Pictographs page. 7. Why does the recreation area allow hunting?Each park’s enabling legislation directs the National Park Service's management of the designated area, including what activities may be permitted or prohibited. Hunting was one of the recreational activities specifically permitted in the park's enabling legislation (16 USC 460fff, Section 506(d)(1)) as was fishing. |
Last updated: July 25, 2024