Governors Landing Day Use Area - Amistad

Quick Facts

Location:

Governors Landing

Significance:

Popular family day-use area below Governors Landing Campground

Designation:

Day-use/picnic area

Amenities

15 listed

Amphitheater, Beach/Water Access, Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch, Cellular Signal, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Parking - Boat Trailer, Parking - Bus/RV, Pets Allowed, Picnic Shelter/Pavilion, Picnic Table, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Wheelchair Accessible

Large, paved parking lot will accommodate large vehicles and those towing trailers, as well as the standard family cars and vans. It is below the Governors Landing Campground and adjacent to a large picnic area with tables under the shade of tin-roofed ramadas. Lake Amistad can be accessed on foot from here, though it is a longer walk over rocky terrain when reservoir is low. Kayaks and canoes can be launched from here, especially when lake levels are up. There are no lifeguards on duty throughout the park; swim at own risk. Life vests/PFDs are strongly recommended.