Physical Address:

10477 Highway 90 West

Del Rio, TX 78840

Mailing Address:

10477 Highway 90 West

Del Rio, TX 78840

contact-details

  • Phone Number: (830) 775-7491 Voice

  • Phone Number: (830) 778-9248 Fax

  • Email Address: amis_interpretation@nps.gov

  • Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees
Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Recreation Area

Directions:

Amistad National Recreation Area is located on the US-Mexico border 7 miles west of the Del Rio city limit and 6 miles west of the US Highway 90 and 277 North intersection. The park is 160 miles west of San Antonio on US Highway 90 and about 230 miles east of Big Bend National Park via US Highway 90 and US Highway 385. Access to Amistad from the north or south is via US 277/377. The visitor center address is 10477 Highway 90 West, Del Rio, TX 78840.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions


Operating Hours:

Amistad National Recreation Area

Amistad National Recreation Area is open throughout the year. However, some areas may experience temporary closures because of low water levels. Please see our Operation Hours and Seasons and Current Conditions pages for more specific details.

Weather Information:

Weather in Southwest Texas can change in a matter of minutes. It is best to check the local weather report. Amistad National Recreation Area usually has hot summers and mild winters. For more information, please visit the park's Current Conditions page at https://www.nps.gov/amis/planyourvisit/conditions.htm.


Activities
Boating
Boating

Motorized Boating
Motorized Boating

Jet Skiing
Jet Skiing

Camping
Camping

Backcountry Camping
Backcountry Camping

Canoe or Kayak Camping
Canoe or Kayak Camping

Car or Front Country Camping
Car or Front Country Camping

Group Camping
Group Camping

RV Camping
RV Camping

Fishing
Fishing

Freshwater Fishing
Freshwater Fishing

Hiking
Hiking

Front-Country Hiking
Front-Country Hiking

Hunting and Gathering
Hunting and Gathering

Hunting
Hunting

Paddling
Paddling

Canoeing
Canoeing

Kayaking
Kayaking

Junior Ranger Program
Junior Ranger Program

SCUBA Diving
SCUBA Diving

Swimming
Swimming

Freshwater Swimming
Freshwater Swimming

Water Skiing
Water Skiing

Wildlife Watching
Wildlife Watching

Birdwatching
Birdwatching

Park Film
Park Film

Shopping
Shopping

Bookstore and Park Store
Bookstore and Park Store