Amistad National Recreational Area | Established Campground

March 23rd, 2024 by cfeider.sullivan

There are 3 sort of places to stay near the end of paved spur Rd 406 and 3 pins on the map, but there seems to be some confusion about what is or isn't free.

1. The northernmost location is the obvious NRA pay campground with picnic structures, grills and pit toilets. Appear to be 5 sites with pay station. $6/night
2. The middle location is down the dirt road on the left after the last site and privy. There are carsonite posts designating the area for camping. According to the sign at the pay station, this is the primitive camp area and is still $6/night. There are about 3 or 4 unmarked spots.
3. The southernmost area is a small pulloff near the literal end of the road by the lake. According to the sign at the pay station, camping is only allowed in designated areas within Amistad NRA.

From other comments, there seems to be minimal/sporadic enforcement. You be the judge.

February 19th, 2023 by eisfaerie

if like us, you're pulling a trailer or fifth wheel, there are a few spots right at the entrance that are big enough to accommodate you, with covered picnic tables. Further down the road is for wild camping and trailers are not allowed. 6 dollars per night, 3 if you have the senior pass, payment is by machine now.

March 23rd, 2022 by kelseygreer

it's a pullout from a dirt road with great views, there is a little road noise from the main road, no traffic on the dirt road at night, a few people passed by in the morning and waved they were not bothered by us

September 23rd, 2021 by lilliannsp

disperse sites are NOT free. bothered by ranger in the morning

May 18th, 2021 by ozymandias.steiner

took the boon docking space. to reach these hidden spots take the dirt road to the left after the last vault toilet and drive on for a couple hundred feet.
nice and secluded spots here. no access to the lake from here.

January 13th, 2021 by nathandrillot

Some ok spots near the washroom (for a fee). We opted to stay down the dirt road (after the outhouse). It’s free and more secluded. Lots of firewood in the dry river bed. Saw armadillos, deer, and lots of birds. Coyote at night. Lovely FREE spot for a 1 night stop over.

February 20th, 2020 by pugliemy

Great place wild camping available off the main road.

February 17th, 2020 by American Adventurist

There are some NICE dispersed sites down a dirt road just past the main developed camp sites. Super quiet. Tons of wildlife. Near the water. Excellent!

December 28th, 2019 by jpott598

Easy access off Hwy 90.

Very quiet and decent sites for $6. Most sites had covered picnic tables and were pretty level.

A dirt road just past the outhouse leads to a few free sites. A bit rocky but ourClass B made it just fine.

December 15th, 2019 by Reveur

I generally avoid to pay to park for the night, but for only 6$ I'll stay at least two nights. It was dark when I arrived, but I'm happy with the primitive spot I found at 29.5515, -101.0154. On Google Maps it looks like its in the water (in plan view), but it's not (take a look at satellite view). I saw more goats than humans! Got at most 2 bars of cell reception on AT&T network : worked just fine most of the time, but sometimes took longer to connect.

June 17th, 2019 by hrhcleoh

Now $6 per night;) Envelope system at gate. Camp sites back from the water maybe by 0.5 mile. Beautifully peaceful! We are the only ones here;)

March 2nd, 2019 by lifeasweroamit

dry camping in national recreation area. some spaces have grills, tables and garbage. there are primitive spots as well without. $6/night.

February 5th, 2018 by 77399

Still valid February 2018! (Unchanged 4 USD per night)

December 7th, 2016 by alight67

Primitive, but quiet camp spot near the lake. Pit toilets, picnic table and grill. Only $4 and it was real quiet.