277 North Group Campground
Situated on the United States-Mexico border, Amistad National Recreation Area is known primarily for excellent year-round, water-based recreation including boating, fishing, swimming, scuba diving, and waterskiing. Amistad National Recreation Area also provides opportunities for picnicking, camping, and hunting. Amistad Dam created the reservoir at the confluence of the Rio Grande, Devils, and Pecos Rivers in 1969. In addition to excellent recreation, Amistad National Recreation Area is rich in archeology and rock art and contains a wide variety of plant and animal life. Amistad park headquarters is in Del Rio, Texas, population 35,000.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Shade | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 277 North Group Campground | Partial | No / – | Lakefront | 35 / – | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 08:00 AM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The group campground offers a private primitive camping space for up to 35 people. The site has a large pavilion, vault toilet, campfire ring, pedestal grill and table. Leashed pets are welcome.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Amistad National Recreation Area's Visitor Center: Head east on Highway 90 (turn left out of parking area) and drive 5.3 miles (8.5 km). Get in the right lane, take Loop 79 on the ramp, and travel 0.2 miles (.3 km). Turn left onto US 277/US 377 (follow signs to Sonora) and follow for 5.2 miles (8.3 km).
| Nearest town | Del Rio, Texas |
| Coordinates | 29.5113° N, 100.9073° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Bring your own water as water is not available at this site.
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Natural features
Amistad National Recreation Area consists of 57,292 acres (23185 ha) of federally owned land and is one of the largest tracts of land available for hunting in southwest Texas. Three ecological zones and three rivers meet at Amistad National Recreation Area. Plant communities are determined by topography, soil type, and rainfall and support a wide variety of plant and animal life. Rugged canyons provide outstanding scenic vistas. A majority of Amistad National Recreation Area contains Lake Amistad, which is fed by the Pecos, Rio Grande, and Devils Rivers. Crystal clear stretches of river, natural springs, and fluctuating reservoir levels support a variety of aquatic plant and animal species. The recreation area has some of the best bass fishing in the American Southwest.
Recreation
Amistad National Recreation Area offers a diverse array of land- and water-based Outdoor Activities including fishing, swimming, boating, birding, hiking, picnicking, camping, and hunting. Visitors can experience expansive views, night skies, and a number of the area’s rock art sites. Examples of facilities that support these activities include boat ramps, picnic and camping areas, and hiking trails.
Nearby
- Lake Amistad is a top quality fishing spot for largemouth, smallmouth and striped bass.
- Boat rentals are available at Rough Canyon just 15 miles (24 km) from 277 North Campground.
- Park Approved Guides and Rentals offer activities such as guided fishing and kayak trips on the lake.
- Texas Parks and Wildlife maintains 3 state parks in the area-- Kickapoo Cavern State Park (63 miles/101 km NE off of Ranch Road 674), offering guided cave tours, Devils River State Natural Area (50 Miles/80 km NW off of St Hwy 277) offering paddling, swimming and fishing opportunities and Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site (41 miles/66 km NW off of Hwy 90), offering world class ancient r
- 277 North Group Campground is 11 miles (18 km) north of Del Rio, TX (pop. 35,0000). Del Rio enjoys many restauraunts, a movie theater and shopping.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at 277 North Group Campground?
Sites at 277 North Group Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at 277 North Group Campground?
Check-in 08:00 AM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does 277 North Group Campground have?
1 site, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at 277 North Group Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at 277 North Group Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at 277 North Group Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at 277 North Group Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at 277 North Group Campground?
Amistad National Recreation Area offers a diverse array of land- and water-based Outdoor Activities including fishing, swimming, boating, birding, hiking, picnicking, camping, and hunting. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to 277 North Group Campground?
Del Rio, Texas. Lake Amistad is a top quality fishing spot for largemouth, smallmouth and striped bass.
Source: Getting there
What if 277 North Group Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are San Pedro Group Campground (4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is 277 North Group Campground in?
277 North Group Campground is a Amistad National Recreation Area campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Amistad National Recreation Area