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Amistad National Recreation Area, Texas

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.

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Amistad National Recreation Area, Code: AMIS

Amistad National Recreation Area, Val Verde County, Texas
Latitude: 29.5340003967285, Longitude: -101.072998046875

Legacy NPS Focus Record ID : 231466

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