277 North Group Campground

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 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. Facilities The group campground offers a private primitive camping space for up to 35 people. The site has a large pavilion, vault toilet, campfire ring, pedestal grill and table. Bring your own water as water is not available at this site. Leashed pets are welcome.  Natural Features Amistad National Recreation Area consists of 57,292.44 acres 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.