Amistad National Recreation Area

Amistad National Recreation Area

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Amistad National Recreation Area

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. Please visit Amistad NRA's Official Home Page: http://www.nps.gov/amis/home.htm Or just click on the "In Depth" button to your right.

IN DEPTH

Sunrise Trail Project Blazing a Trail in a National Park Two months of planning culminated on Saturday September 30th, 2006 with the construction of more than a mile of hiking trails adjacent to...read more

Sights to See The Pecos Viaduct The Pecos High Bridge may be the most famous of all the historic bridges in Texas. In 1892, it held the distinction of being not only the...read more

Camping Camping at Amistad Amistad National Recreation Area's campgrounds are primitive. There are no hookups, though most sites will accomodate RVs. Numerous RV parks in the Del Rio area offer full...read more

History Stories About Amistad The Devils River Power Plants The Central Power and Light Company constructed three hydro-electric power plants in the late 1920s and early 1930s along the Devils River. As...read more

Preservation Your Dollars At Work Facility Management The Maintenance Division at Amistad NRA has the primary mission of maintaining assets within the recreation area. This mission is accomplished by preserving recreational opportunities...read more

Walking & Hiking Hiking Amistad National Recreation Area offers hikers a variety of trails to explore, even though the recreation area was created primarily for water-based recreation. Two short nature trails, at the Pecos...read more

Things To Do Things To Do Amistad National Recreation Area is best enjoyed out on the water, however there are some things you can do if you don't own a boat. See map...read more

Plants Trees and Shrubs The variety of tree and shrub species living here is astounding. Nearly a dozen species of acacia can be found in the area. However, the difference between...read more

Animals Birds Amistad National Recreation Area has documented over 200 different species of birds, both native and migratory. The Natural Resources Division has been participating in yearly banding projects spanning five...read more

Geology Natural Features & Ecosystems Amistad National Recreation Area's natural features are primarily the result of two influences: geology and climate. The local flora and fauna has developed in response to...read more

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