• View of Indian Cliffs from the Devils River.

    Amistad

    National Recreation Area Texas

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  • The Spur 454 Boat Ramp is now open.

    Spur 454 Boat Ramps is now open. Off road driving is not permitted anywhere except on designated park roads.

  • 277 North Camp Ground Closed

    The 277 North camp ground is now closed due to the low lake levels. Other camp grounds that are in the near area are San Pedro camp ground and the Rough Canyon camp ground.

  • Shallow crossing at the mouth of the Pecos River

    Boaters should use extreme caution when navigating thought the confluence of the Pecos and Rio Grand River a miscalculation could get you stuck on a muddy sand bar. Only small shallow-draft boats can pass thought this part of the river.

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Pecos High Bridge Under Construction

Pecos High Bridge While Under Construction

Photo Courtesy Whitehead Museum

The People Behind the Railroads
Construction of the Southern Transcontinental Railroad was split into two divisions. The western half was constructed by Southern Pacific, while the eastern half was constructed by the Galveston, Harrisburg, and San Antonio Railway Company.
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Lt. Bullis

Lt. John L. Bullis
John L. Bullis served the majority of his career in Southwest Texas after the Civil War. Between 1873 and 1881, Bullis served commanded the Seminole scouts. During this time he lead them in a number of famous encounters against bands of Apache and Comanche Indians.
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Seminole Scouts

Seminole Scouts

Courtesy Whitehead Museum

Seminole Scouts
The Seminole Negro Indian Scouts earned four Congressional Medals of Honor defending the frontier against hostile Apaches and Comanches, and never lost a man in combat.
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Pictograph from Panther Cave

Rock Art of Panther Cave

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Ancient People of the Lower Pecos
People have come here for more than 10,000 years to enjoy and fish in the waters of the Pecos, Devils, and Rio Grande.
  • Amistad NRA's Museum Collection Amistad NRA's Museum Collection

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  • Make Your Own Atlatl! Make Your Own Atlatl!

    Jack Johnson shows us how to make our own atlatl (spear thrower) below (PDF). Read More

  • Print Your Own Brochures! Print Your Own Brochures!

    Download and print park brochures on a variety of subjects (PDF). Read More

Did You Know?

American and Mexican Eagles Monument on top Amistad Dam

Amistad National Recreation Area is one of 398 National Park Service areas that protect natural and cultural resources and provide for public enjoyment of those resources. More...