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Rough Canyon CampgroundBasic Information Rough Canyon Campground is generally open year-round and is in close proximity to a boat ramp. There may be a camp host on duty in the winter, and a Ranger Station is staffed intermittently. This campground offers 4 primitive sites, each with a covered picnic table and a BBQ grill. The sites are suitable for tents or RVs. No drinking water or hookups are available. Comfort station and running water available nearby at the Ranger Station.
TOTAL SITES: 4 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 0 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy Fire in grills only. Groundfires are not permitted. Toilet Types
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Weather The climate at Amistad is semi-arid in moisture and subtropical in temperature. Summers are long, hot, and frequently humid; winters are mild varying between sunny, warm, cloudy, and cool weather. Nearly 80% of annual rain occurs April - October with thunderstorms and heavy downpours often resulting in flash flooding. The limited precipitation in November - March is drizzle. Temperatures vary from 40°F - 98°F and rarely below 31°F. For more information, see https://www.nps.gov/amis/planyourvisit/weather.htm Rough Canyon Campground Standard Site, Nightly (Regular) Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis; there are no reservations. Fee is payable within 30 minutes of occupying a campsite. This can be paid at self-pay fee station near the boat ramp, which accepts credit or debit cards only. Checkout time is 11am. $6.00 Rough Canyon Campground Standard Site, Nightly (with Interagency Sr/Access Pass) Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis; there are no reservations. Fee is payable within 30 minutes of occupying a campsite. This can be paid at self-pay fee station near the boat ramp, which accepts credit or debit cards only. Checkout time is 11am. $3.00 Email Address Phone number (Voice) (830) 775-7491 Directions From Amistad National Recreation Area's Visitor Center- Head east (turn left out of parking lot) and drive 4.7 miles. Turn left onto Highway 377 North and travel 12.1 miles (follow signs to Sonora). Turn left onto Recreation Road 2 (also called "R 2") and travel 7.4 miles. Campground is located at the end of Recreation Road 2 just before the boat ramp area. GPS Coordinates 29.573629, -100.977417 or Lat-Long: 29° 34' 24.9564" N 100° 58' 38.8560" WAdditional Information Camping fees can be paid at the automated fee machine near the Ranger Station. Regulations Site capacity is not to exceed eight persons and one recreational vehicle camping unit (three vehicles total). Vehicles must be parked in designated parking areas only and may not be driven off-road. Visitors can stay in a campground up to 14 consecutive nights with a limit of 60 nights in the park in a calendar year. All sites are first-come, first-served only.
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Accessibility Information
ADA Information - Campsites are level, graded gravel. Comfort station is a short distance, slightly uphill from campground (near boat ramp parking) and is accessible. No hook-ups available. Wheelchair Access - Campsites are level, graded gravel. Comfort station is a short distance, slightly uphill from campground (near boat ramp parking) and is accessible. RV & Trailer Information - Campsites are level, graded gravel. Comfort station is a short distance, slightly uphill from campground (near boat ramp parking). RV Allowed - Yes Trailer Allowed - Yes Classification - This campground is a limited development campground. |
Last updated: April 21, 2025