• 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.

Indoor Activities

Panther Cave exhibit

Panther Cave exhibit at Visitor Information Center 

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VISITOR CENTER
Amistad Visitor Information Center

Open All Year 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone
830-775-7491 extension 0

Location
Visitor Information Center is located 5 miles north of Del Rio, Texas city limits on Hwy 90W across the road from Three Rivers RV Park.

Closures
December 25

Movie Theater
For your viewing pleasure, several movies are available upon request in the Visitor Center movie theater. The Transparent Border is an engaging 35-minute film about Amistad National Recreation Area.

If you are interested in rock art, there are two films available. Spirits of the Canyon is a 30-minute film that gives insight into the Lower Pecos region rock art. A short 10-minute film about SHUMLA School and local rock art called Window to the Past is also available.

If you are traveling to Big Bend National Park, stop in and watch a 30-minute film about the park called A Land of Contrasts.


Exhibits
Exhibits interpret the history, natural and cultural resources of Amistad National Recreation Area and the region.

Additional Facilities Available
Restrooms are available for public use.

Big Bend Natural History Association Bookstore carries T-shirts, hats, Junior Ranger items, and a distinctive selection of books and printed materials on a variety of subjects related to the local region.

Daily and annual Amistad NRA boat permits and Amistad NRA seasonal hunting permits are available for purchase.

For fishing tournaments and other special use permits call Amistad NRA Headquarters at 830-775-7492 extension 0.

Junior Ranger Program
Ask a ranger at the Visitor Information Center for the Amistad Junior Ranger Book. Work on fun and educational activities to earn your Junior Ranger badge and patch. Start your collection of National Park Junior Ranger badges (or patches) here!

Did You Know?

Eagle Nest Cave in Langtry, TX

There are many caves or "rock shelters" like this near Amistad National Recreation Area.  Many of these rock shelters show signs of having human occupation up to 10,000 years ago.