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National Park ServiceLast Updated: January 28, 2026
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Campground Overview
Introduction
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.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Rough Canyon Campground is generally open year-round and can fill up since it has only four sites.
Weather
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
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Cell Phone Reception
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
Rates & Fees
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.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Fire in grills only. Groundfires are not permitted.Regulations Overview
Site capacity is not to exceed eight persons and one recreational vehicle camping unit (three vehicles total). Vehicles must be parked in designated parking areas only and may not be driven off-road. Visitors can stay in a campground up to 14 consecutive nights with a limit of 60 nights in the park in a calendar year. Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am. Check out time is 11am. Ground fires and glass bottles are prohibited.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Campsites are level, graded gravel. Comfort station is a short distance, slightly uphill from campground (near boat ramp parking) and is accessible.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
Campsites are level, graded gravel. Comfort station is a short distance, slightly uphill from campground (near boat ramp parking).
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
Campsites are level, graded gravel. Comfort station is a short distance, slightly uphill from campground (near boat ramp parking) and is accessible. No hook-ups available.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Classifications
Limited Development Campground
Additional Information
Camping fees can be paid at the automated fee machine near the Ranger Station.
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