San Pedro Group Campground
Amistad National Recreation Area
Situated on the United States-Mexico border, Amistad National Recreation Area is known primarily for excellent year-round, Outdoor Activities 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.
The group campground offers a private primitive camping space for up to 75 people. The site has a large pavilion, vault toilet, campfire ring with benches, pedestal grill and table. Bring your own water as water is not available at this site. Leashed pets are welcome.
Need to Know
Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
An individual cannot rent a group campsite for more than 14 days. An individual can only reserve the same group campsite twice within the same calendar year. This limit will be excepted if the group campsite has not been reserved by others 24 hours prior to the desired date.
Natural Features
Amistad National Recreation Area consists of 57,292 acres (23,185 ha) of federally owned land and is one of the largest tracts of land available for hunting in southwest Texas. Three ecological zones and three rivers meet at Amistad National Recreation Area. Plant communities are determined by topography, soil type, and rainfall and support a wide variety of plant and animal life. Rugged canyons provide outstanding scenic vistas. A majority of Amistad National Recreation Area contains Lake Amistad, which is fed by the Pecos, Rio Grande, and Devils Rivers. Crystal clear stretches of river, natural springs, and fluctuating reservoir levels support a variety of aquatic plant and animal species. The recreation area has some of the best bass fishing in the American Southwest.
Nearby Attractions
Lake Amistad is a top quality fishing spot for largemouth, smallmouth and striped bass. Amistad National Recreation Area offers 12 boat ramps allowing access to Lake Amistad, however, due to low water levels only 4 ramps remain open.
- Boat rentals are available at Rough Canyon just 22 miles (35 km) from San Pedro Group Campground.
- Park Approved Guides and Rentals offer activities such as guided fishing and kayak trips on the lake.
- Texas Parks and Wildlife maintains 3 state parks in the area; Kickapoo Cavern State Park (60 miles/97 km NE off of Ranch Road 674) offering guided cave tours, Devils River State Natural Area (60 Miles/97 km NW off of St Hwy 277) offering paddling, swimming and fishing opportunities and Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site (34 miles/55 km NW off of Hwy 90) offering world class ancient rock art viewing.
- The campground is just 9 miles (14 km) NW of Del Rio, TX (pop. around 35,0000). Del Rio enjoys many restauraunts, a movie theater and shopping.
Recreation
Amistad National Recreation Area offers a diverse array of land- and water-based recreational opportunities, including fishing, swimming, boating, birding, hiking, picnicking, camping, and hunting. Visitors can experience expansive views, night skies, and a number of the area’s rock art sites. Examples of facilities that support these activities include boat ramps, picnic and camping areas, and hiking trails.
Contact Information
Mailing
10477 Hwy 90 West Del Rio TX 78114
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 830-775-7491
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Amistad National Recreation Area's Visitor Center, Take a left (head east) on Highway 90 and drive 3.2 miles (5 km). Turn left onto Spur 454 and travel 0.7 miles (1 km). Turn right and continue up the road following directional signs.
