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Amistad National Recreation Area |
Description:
A splash of blue stands out against limestone cliffs. The honking of a great blue heron, interspersed with the descending trill of a canyon wren, can be heard off in the distance. This landscape, which at times appears stark and desolate, comes alive with color after a rainstorm. Amistad is a land of contrasts...and of hidden treasures. The same water that draws people to boat and fish today, sustained over 300 generations of hunters and gatherers. They left behind a record of their existence through colorful rock art panels, bits of tools, and fibers preserved for thousands of years by the arid desert climate.
Situated on the United States-Mexico Border, Amistad NRA is known primarily for excellent year round, water-based recreation including: boating, fishing, swimming, scuba diving and water-skiing. Amistad NRA also provides opportunities for picnicking, camping and hunting. The reservoir, at the confluence of the Rio Grande, Devils and Pecos rivers, was created by Amistad Dam in 1969. In addition to excellent recreation, this area is rich in archeology and rock art, and contains a wide variety of plant and animal life. So whether you come to boat, to ponder ancient mysteries, or to listen to bird song and watch the desert bloom, Amistad has something for you.
Designations:
Amistad National Recreation Area (November 28, 1990)
Accessibility:
Handicapped Parking. Accessible restrooms and campgrounds.
Getting Around:
Personal vehicle, bicycle, boat and motorcycle.
Activites:
Biking | Boating | Camping | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Horseback Riding | Hunting | Swimming | Wildlife Viewing | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | Stargazing | Kayaking | Scuba Diving | Snorkeling | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Restaurant or Snack Bar | Picnic Areas | Groceries or Supplies | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Fuel | Tours & Guided Activities | Medical Services | And more.
Nature: Wildflowers | And more.
Directions to Amistad National Recreation Area
Plane:
Del Rio is serviced by a small airport that will accommodate small private planes
Car:
Amistad NRA lies in southwest Texas, west of San Antonio between Del Rio and Langtry, downstream from Big Bend National Park. It is reached via Highway 90 from the east and west and U.S. Routes 277/377 from the north and south
Public Transportation
Bus and Amtrak stations are located in Del Rio.
Attractions:
Seminole Canyon State Historical Park
Phone:(9l5) 292-4464
Devils River State Natural Area
Kickapoo Caverns State Park
Phone:830-563-2342
Fort Clark Springs
Phone:830-563-9150.
Whitehead Memorial Museum
Phone:(830)774-7568
Nearby Parks:
Big Bend National Park (253 miles)
Fort Davis National Historic Site (250 miles)
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park (154 miles)
Padre Island National Seashore (268 miles)
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