Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Rough Canyon Campground is generally open year-round and is in close proximity to a boat ramp. There may be a camp host on duty in the winter, and a Ranger Station is staffed intermittently.
This campground offers 4 primitive sites, each with a covered picnic table and a BBQ grill. The sites are suitable for tents or RVs. No drinking water or hookups are available. Comfort station and running water available nearby at the Ranger Station.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
1,105 ft
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 (also called "R 2") and travel 7.4 miles. Campground is located at the end of Recreation Road 2 just before the boat ramp area. GPS Coordinates 29.573629, -100.977417 or Lat-Long: 29° 34' 24.9564" N 100° 58' 38.8560" W
Weather Notes
The climate at Amistad is semi-arid in moisture and subtropical in temperature. Summers are long, hot, and frequently humid; winters are mild varying between sunny, warm, cloudy, and cool weather. Nearly 80% of annual rain occurs April - October with thunderstorms and heavy downpours often resulting in flash flooding. The limited precipitation in November - March is drizzle. Temperatures vary from 40°F - 98°F and rarely below 31°F. For more information, see https://www.nps.gov/amis/planyourvisit/weather.htm
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
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§ 07 — SIGNAL
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 04 — AMENITIES
Rough Canyon Campground Standard Site, Nightly (Regular)
Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis; there are no reservations. Fee is payable within 30 minutes of occupying a campsite. This can be paid at self-pay fee station near the boat ramp, which accepts credit or debit cards only. Checkout time is 11am.
Rough Canyon Campground Standard Site, Nightly (with Interagency Sr/Access Pass)
Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis; there are no reservations. Fee is payable within 30 minutes of occupying a campsite. This can be paid at self-pay fee station near the boat ramp, which accepts credit or debit cards only. Checkout time is 11am.
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
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