Texas / Val Verde County / Amistad National Recreation Area

Rough Canyon Campground

Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. A county-wide burn ban prohibits all fires including charcoal fires. Due to low water levels, only the left side of the Rough Canyon boat ramp is open.

About

Rough Canyon Campground is a small, primitive camping area within Amistad National Recreation Area, featuring 4 first-come, first-served sites on level, graded gravel suitable for both tents and RVs. Each site is equipped with a covered picnic table and BBQ grill. The campground is positioned at the end of Recreation Road 2, adjacent to a boat ramp, making it an ideal base for water recreation on Lake Amistad. While no drinking water or hookups are available at the campsites themselves, a comfort station with flush toilets and running water is located nearby at the Ranger Station, a short uphill walk from the campground near the boat ramp parking area. A camp host may be on duty during winter months, and the Ranger Station is staffed intermittently. The climate is semi-arid and subtropical with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Temperatures typically range from 40°F to 98°F. Campers can stay up to 14 consecutive nights with a limit of 60 nights per calendar year in the park. Sites accommodate up to 8 persons and one RV with a maximum of three vehicles total. Fees are $6 per night ($3 with Senior/Access Pass) and must be paid within 30 minutes of occupying a site at the self-pay station near the boat ramp, which accepts credit or debit cards only.

Directions

From Amistad National Recreation Area's Visitor Center, head east (turn left out of parking lot) and drive 4.7 miles. Turn left onto Highway 377 North and travel 12.1 miles (follow signs to Sonora). Turn left onto Recreation Road 2 and travel 7.4 miles. Campground is located at the end of Recreation Road 2 just before the boat ramp area.

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