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

Information and Events...

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.

Amistad Schedule of Events...

For a schedule of upcoming events...

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...

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.