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277 North Group Campground

Open

Open year-round. A county-wide burn ban is currently in effect through at least July 8, prohibiting all fires including charcoal fires. Ground fires are always prohibited. Reservations required via Recreation.gov 3-180 days in advance.

County-wide Burn Ban in Effect until July 8

In keeping with the county-wide burn ban enacted on January 15 and extended on April 9, fires--including charcoal fires--are not permitted within Amistad National Recreation Area. To read the Val Verde County Commissioners Court Order, click "More".

Diablo East Marina Cove, Scuba Cove, and Walkway Access Are Closed

The Diablo East Marina Cove, Scuba Cove, and walkway access are closed because of the presence of excessive docking material, unsafe walkway and dock, and unstable, loose ground. The area will reopen once these hazards have been corrected.

Only Left Side of Diablo East and Rough Canyon Boat Ramps Are Open - Rest Are Closed

Due to low water levels, only the left side of Diablo East and Rough Canyon boat ramps are open. Please use caution with Spur 406 and Spur 454 launches, as the water may be too shallow to launch most boats. To see a list of open ramps, click on "more."

Help Prevent Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Infestation

A number of lakes are infested with an array of aquatic invasive species that damage natural ecosystems and waterways. Boaters are advised to Clean, Drain, and Dry all boats and equipment every time they leave the water.

Visitor Center Will Be Open But Cannot Process Transactions on 8/14

On August 14, Amistad Visitor Center will provide orientation and information but cannot sell passes or permits or exchange annual lake use pass receipts. Camping permits and lake use passes may be purchased at fee machines or at Pay.gov.

About

277 North Group Campground is a designated group camping area within Amistad National Recreation Area, situated along the US-Mexico border in southwest Texas. The site accommodates up to 35 campers and features a large pavilion shelter, covered picnic table, campfire ring, and pedestal grill. A vault toilet serves the area. Campers must bring their own water as none is available on-site, and the campground has no hookups or showers. The campground provides access to Lake Amistad, one of the top bass fishing destinations in the American Southwest. The reservoir, formed by Amistad Dam at the confluence of the Rio Grande, Devils, and Pecos Rivers, offers excellent year-round water-based recreation including boating, swimming, scuba diving, and waterskiing. Boat rentals are available at Rough Canyon Marina, approximately 15 miles away. Reservations are required for the group site and must be made through Recreation.gov between 3 and 180 days in advance. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m. and check-out is at 11:00 a.m. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Stays are limited to 14 consecutive nights, and individuals may only reserve the same group site twice per calendar year. Leashed pets are permitted.

Directions

From Amistad NRA Visitor Center: Head east on Highway 90 for 5.3 miles. Get in right lane, take Loop 79 ramp for 0.2 miles. Turn left onto US 277/US 377 (follow signs to Sonora) for 5.2 miles. Take a sharp right onto Old Highway 377 and follow to campground.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed No
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store
Price $35 - $75

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email amis_interpretation@nps.gov
Phone +1 (830) 775-7491

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

Availability

Photos

Kicking Back on a Kayak
Blooming Cenizo 277 N Group Campground Preview
277 Picnic Shelter
The group picnic shelter and fire pit area
Cenizo (Leucophyllum frutescens) aka "purple sage" in bloom
Group Campground Area Fire Pit

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