277 North Group Campground

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National Park Service

Group campsite · National Park Service Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) Overview Situated on the United States-Mexico border, Amistad National Recreation Area is known primarily for excellent year-round, water-based recreation including boating, fishing, swimming, scuba diving, and waterskiing. Amistad National Recreation Area also provides opportunities for picnicking, camping, and hunting. Amistad Dam created the reservoir at the confluence of the Rio Grande, Devils, and Pecos Rivers in 1969. In addition to excellent recreation, Amistad National Recreation Area is rich in archeology and rock art and contains a wide variety of plant and animal life. Amistad park headquarters is in Del Rio, Texas, population 35,000. Recreation Amistad National Recreation Area offers a diverse array of land- and water-based Outdoor Activities including fishing, swimming, boating, birding, hiking, picnicking, camping, and hunting. Visitors can experience expansive views,… Getting there: From Amistad National Recreation Area's Visitor Center : Head east on Highway 90 (turn left out of parking area) and drive 5.3 miles (8.5 km). Get in the right lane, take Loop 79 on the ramp, and travel 0.2 miles (.3 km). Turn left onto US 277/US 377 (follow signs to Sonora) and follow for 5.2 miles (8.3 km). Take a sharp right onto Old Highway 377 and follow it to the campground. Phone: 830-775-7491 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10182621 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: NPS Photo