Amistad National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area · Texas

Closure Caution See 3 current alerts

Sunset over Amistad Reservoir with Highway 90 bridge to left of photo going over the reservoir and i
Photo: NPS / E Paola

Current alerts (3)

  • Closure

    Only Left Side of Rough Canyon and DE Boat Ramps Are Open - Rest Are Closed

    Due to low water level, only the left side Rough Canyon and Diablo East boat ramps are open. Please use caution with Spur 406 and Spur 454 launches, as the water may be too shallow to launch most boats. To see a list of open ramps, click on "more."

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  • Closure

    Diablo East Marina Cove, Scuba Cove, and Walkway Access Are Closed

    The Diablo East Marina Cove, Scuba Cove, and walkway access are closed because of the presence of excessive docking material, unsafe walkway and dock, and unstable, loose ground. The area will reopen once these hazards have been corrected.

  • Caution

    Help Prevent Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Infestation

    A number of lakes are infested with an array of aquatic invasive species that damage natural ecosystems and waterways. Boaters are advised to Clean, Drain, and Dry all boats and equipment every time they leave the water.

Hours

Amistad National Recreation Area

Every dayAll Day

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.

Visitor centers

Amistad National Recreation Area Visitor Center

Amistad National Recreation Area Visitor Center

Every day8:00AM - 4:30PM

Coming up:

  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving (closed)

The Amistad Visitor Center offers a bookstore, pass sales, park videos, Amistad hunting permits, and park exhibits.

Visitor center page on nps.gov

About this park

An oasis in the desert, Amistad National Recreation Area consists of the US portion of the International Amistad Reservoir. Amistad, a Spanish word meaning "friendship," is known for excellent water-based recreation, camping, hiking, and rich cultural history dating back nearly 5,000 years. Amistad is also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life both above and below the water.