Amistad National Recreation Area (NRA), located on the U.S. - Mexico border in southwest Texas, is in a transition zone between three major plant communities: the Chihuahuan Desert, Edwards Plateau, and Tamaulipan Shrubland. Three major rivers (Pecos River, Devils River, and the Rio Grande) and the Amistad Reservoir occur in Amistad NRA.
Last updated: August 8, 2023