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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. The reservoir is known for excellent water-based recreation 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.

New - Amistad Web Cam

 
Wren by Carolyn Todd

NEW! Print Your Own Brochures!

You can download and print up-to-date park brochures on a variety of subjects, including Fishing, Boating, Camping, and Archeology and Rock Art. These brochures are PDFs; you'll need Adobe Acrobat to view and use.

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Free Public Programs

Saturday, May 17:
Guided Bird Walk: 8am. Meet at visitor center; from there we'll car caravan to an area below Amistad Dam. Bring bird books, binoculars, and sturdy shoes.
Evening Program: 7:30pm, Amistad NRA Visitor Center. "Highlights of the Sunrise Trail" with Park Ranger John Little.

 
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Volunteer at Amistad!

We always appreciate the commitment and dedication of our park volunteers. Join us as visitor center staffers or campground hosts, or ask us about other volunteer opportunties. Click below for more information. 

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Keep Amistad Mussel Free

Zebra and Quagga Mussels are Trouble!

These small non-native aquatic invaders are threatening freshwater habitats throughout the country. Click below for more information on how to protect our fabulous fishery.

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Write to

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

E-mail Us

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.
U.S. Air Force fighter planes over Lake Amistad  

Did You Know?
Laughlin Air Force Base has a marina and campground on Lake Amistad for active and retired military personnel.

Last Updated: May 07, 2008 at 09:17 EST