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National Park ServiceLast Updated: April 25, 2026
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Campground Overview
Introduction
San Pedro Campground is open year-round and rarely fills to capacity. Of Amistad's campgrounds, it is the best suited for large RVs. This campground is accessed via a 1¼ mile graded, gravel road and offers 34 sites suitable for tents or RVs. There are also 8 walk-in (tent only) sites. Each site has a covered picnic table and a BBQ grill. Ground fires are prohibited. Vault toilets are available. No drinking water or hook-ups.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Generally, campground is open 24 hours per day and 7 days per week.
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- Take a left (head east) on Highway 90 and drive 3.2 miles. Turn left onto Spur 454 and travel 0.7 miles. Turn right and continue up the road following directional signs. GPS Coordinates 29.468053, -100.952995 or 29°28'05.0"N 100°57'10.8"W
Rates & Fees
San Pedro 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 a centrally located self-pay fee station, which accepts credit or debit cards only. Checkout time is 11am.
San Pedro Campground Standard Site, Nightly (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 a centrally located self-pay fee station, which accepts credit or debit cards only. Checkout time is 11am.
San Pedro Campground Group Site, Nightly (Only with Recreation.gov Reservation)
One site available, reservation only. Fees charged on a tiered system as follows:1-15 people: $35.00, 16-35 people: $75.00, 36-75 people: $155.00. Make reservations on Recreation.gov no less than 3 days and no more than 180 days in advance. Check-out time is 11:00am. Quiet hours are from 10:00pm until 6:00am. No hook-ups.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
There is a grill at each campsite. Ground fires are not allowed in the park.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
Campsite roads are dirt and unpaved. Vault toilets have a small ramp to access them.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
RVs and trailers access camping area from a dirt road.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
Campsite roads are dirt and unpaved. Vault toilets have a small ramp to access them.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Classifications
Limited Development Campground
Additional Information
An RV dump station with potable water is available only to those camping within Amistad National Recreation Area campgrounds. The dump station is located along the road to the Diablo East boat ramp.
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