Amistad National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area · TX · nps.gov page

Sunset over Amistad Reservoir with Highway 90 bridge to left of photo going over the reservoir and i — Enjoy the serenity of sunset at Amistad National Recreation Area's Governors Landing Day Use Area.Photo: NPS / E Paola

An oasis in the desert, Amistad National Recreation Area consists of the US portion of the International Amistad Reservoir. Amistad, a Spanish word meaning "friendship," is known for excellent water-based recreation, camping, hiking, and rich cultural history dating back nearly 5,000 years. Amistad is also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life both above and below the water.

Larger map

Photos

Taken from a boat on the water, the image shows the underbelly of a bridge and the supports. — A view of the Amistad Reservoir and the Highway 90 Bridge from Governors Landing.Photo: NPS / M. Galvan

A view of the peaceful shoreline along Amistad National Recreation Area — A peaceful view of the shores along Amistad National Recreation AreaPhoto: NPS / Cesha Hernandez

Firey Sunset over Lake Amistad. — The ever chainging and beautiful sunsets in Southwest Texas are one of the many things visitor enjoy while at Amistad National Recreation Area.Photo: NPS / George Bruce

Looking out the stern of a dual engine motorboat banking starboard with large wakes following. — Boating AmistadPhoto: NPS/JCA

Limestone shoreline along Amistad National Recreation Area — Limestone is visible along the shoreline of Amistad National Recreation Area.Photo: NPS / Octavio Garcia

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.