RISING LAKE CLOSES SPUR 454 BOAT RAMP

Amistad National Recreation Area has closed the boat ramp at Spur 454 due to the slowly rising lake level of Amistad Reservoir. As of March 12, the lake was 186.73 feet deep at the dam. This is the highest level in over ten years. Recent rains both in the Amistad area and the Lower Rio Grande Valley have contributed to higher water levels in Lake Amistad. Other boat ramps remain open, including Diablo East, Rough Canyon, Blackbrush, Southwinds Marina, and Spur 406. The Pecos ramp is usable for small boats.

Amistad National Recreation Area Visitor InnformationCenter islocated on US Highway 90W near Blackbrush boat ramp, Del Rio TX, and is open daily 8am-5pm, except Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. For more information, visitors may call 830.775.7491, tune in to AM 1540 near the lake, or visit the park's web site at www.nps.gov/amis.

Press Releases
http://www.nps.gov/amis/454closes.htm
Released 3-12-04
For more information regarding this press release, or for further information, contact the Park's Public Information Officer at 830-775-7491,
or write:  Amistad National Recreation Area . HCR 3, Box 5-J . Del Rio, TX 78840