• 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.

Trees and Shrubs

Nature and Science

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The variety of tree and shrub species living here is astounding. Nearly a dozen species of acacia can be found in the area. However, the difference between a "tree" and "shrub" is difficult to define around Amistad. The size of many species of woody plants depends greatly on the local availability of water and the age of the plant. Mesquite trees grow to more than 20 feet in some areas, but elsewhere are stunted to only a few feet.

Did You Know?

The Pecos River Viaduct

At the time of its 1892 construction, the Pecos River Viaduct was the tallest railroad bridge in the United States - standing at just over 322 feet in height. More...