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