An oasis in the desert, Amistad National Recreation Area consists of the US portion of the International Amistad Reservoir. Amistad, whose name comes from the Spanish word meaning friendship, is best known for excellent water-based recreation, camping, hiking, rock art viewing, and its rich cultural history. Amistad is also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life above and below the water.
Explore popular activities at Amistad National Recreation Area.
Hunting season is now closed for the 2022-23 season.
Aid an investigation or report something suspicious at any National Park Service location.
Many fishing clubs hold tournaments on Lake Amistad. Visit our Tournament page to see a list of scheduled tournaments.
Learn about the Annual Lake Use Passes required at Amistad National Recreation Area, a boater's paradise.
Enjoy sleeping under the stars and enjoying the great outdoors. Visit the Camping page for more information on campsites in the park.
Learn more about what you can do to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Rough Canyon Marina is now open. Learn more about its operations here.
Last updated: February 27, 2023
