https://www.nps.gov/amis News releases from Amistad National Recreation Area. en-us https://www.nps.gov/amis/learn/news/lake-amistad-infested-with-zebra-mussels.htm Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:17:00 EST On March 20, 2024, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has designated the International Amistad Reservoir in the Rio Grande basin along the Texas-Mexico border near Del Rio as “infested” with invasive zebra mussels, signifying that an established, reproducing population is present in the lake. https://www.nps.gov/amis/learn/news/lake-amistad-infested-with-zebra-mussels.htm https://www.nps.gov/amis/learn/news/park-archeologist-jack-johnson-receives-steward-of-the-year-award.htm Thu, 19 Oct 2023 07:02:00 EST On October 14, 2023, Amistad National Recreation Area archeologist, Jack Johnson, was recognized as Steward of the Year by Shumla Archeological Research and Education Center at their annual Rancher Steward BBQ. Shumla invites to this event landowners and agencies that collaborate with them in fulfilling their mission. https://www.nps.gov/amis/learn/news/park-archeologist-jack-johnson-receives-steward-of-the-year-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/amis/learn/news/visitor-center-temporarily-closed-weekends-hunting-permits-available-online-and-more-boat-ramps-open-with-rising-lake-level.htm Fri, 09 Sep 2022 14:06:00 EST Visitor Center Temporarily Closed Weekends; Hunting Permits Available Online; and More Boat Ramps Open with Rising Lake Level. https://www.nps.gov/amis/learn/news/visitor-center-temporarily-closed-weekends-hunting-permits-available-online-and-more-boat-ramps-open-with-rising-lake-level.htm https://www.nps.gov/amis/learn/news/effective-oct-1-park-switches-to-online-reservations-and-tiered-pricing-for-group-campsites.htm Mon, 08 Aug 2022 11:40:00 EST Amistad National Recreation Area will implement a fee increase and online reservation system for group campsite permits beginning October 1, 2022. All other fees will remain the same. https://www.nps.gov/amis/learn/news/effective-oct-1-park-switches-to-online-reservations-and-tiered-pricing-for-group-campsites.htm https://www.nps.gov/amis/learn/news/box-canyon-boat-ramp-closed.htm Tue, 12 Apr 2022 19:30:00 EST On April 12, Box Canyon boat ramp will be closed because low water levels have created safety concerns. The Diablo East, Rough Canyon Marina low water, Southwinds, and Spur 454 boat ramps remain open. https://www.nps.gov/amis/learn/news/box-canyon-boat-ramp-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/amis/learn/news/group-campsite-fee-increase.htm Tue, 05 Apr 2022 07:42:00 EST Amistad National Recreation Area is requesting public comment on a proposal to increase group campsite camping permit fees beginning in 2022. All other fees will remain the same. https://www.nps.gov/amis/learn/news/group-campsite-fee-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/amis/learn/news/park-implements-changes-to-operations.htm Thu, 31 Mar 2022 05:46:00 EST Amistad National Recreation Area will not have any closures of campgrounds on Easter weekend, the Visitor Center is going cashless, and use of the dump station at Diablo East is restricted to visitors with camping permits. https://www.nps.gov/amis/learn/news/park-implements-changes-to-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/amis/learn/news/amistad-national-recreation-area-to-increase-access-on-weekends.htm Thu, 20 Aug 2020 05:41:00 EST Amistad National Recreation Area will now be open seven days per week, including holidays, beginning on Saturday, August 22. The park will be open for the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend. Most areas will be re-opened, including boat ramps, hiking trails, campgrounds, the visitor center, and day use areas at Governor’s Landing, Spur 454/San Pedro Cliffs, and Rough Canyon. The Viewpoint Cliffs and Blackbrush Point picnic areas will remain closed. https://www.nps.gov/amis/learn/news/amistad-national-recreation-area-to-increase-access-on-weekends.htm https://www.nps.gov/amis/learn/news/closed-weekends-holidays.htm Fri, 17 Jul 2020 09:23:00 EST Effective July 18, 2020, Amistad National Recreation Area will be temporarily closed to all visitors on weekends and holidays until local public health guidance changes. https://www.nps.gov/amis/learn/news/closed-weekends-holidays.htm