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DEL RIO—Map R11<br />
Amistad National Recreation Area<br />
(Spur 406 Campground)<br />
From Del Rio: US 90 W 20 miles; Spur 406 S 5 miles <strong>to</strong> campground. On Lake<br />
Amistad. Wheeled-camper or tent sites 6, no hookups or water. Limit 14 days.<br />
All sites first-come, first-served. Drinking water & dump station at Diablo East.<br />
Vault <strong>to</strong>ilets, tables, shelters, grills. No ground fires. Launch ramp. Access <strong>to</strong> water<br />
dependent on lake levels. Fee. (Amistad National Rec Area, 4121 Highway<br />
90W, Del Rio 78840-9350, 830/775-7491 ext. 0.) BIG BEND COUNTRY<br />
DENISON—Map G19<br />
EISENHOWER STATE PARK<br />
From US 75, Exit 72: TX 91 N 2 miles <strong>to</strong> Denison Dam; FM 1310 W 2 miles <strong>to</strong><br />
park entrance. On Lake Texoma; 465 acres. Wheeled-camper or tent sites with<br />
electric, water & sewer 50; with electric & water 82. All-paved group camp area<br />
for RVs & travel trailers with water & electric 37 sites, plus rest room & pavilion.<br />
Prepared tent sites 48. Screened shelters 35; group sites 3. Limit 14 days. Reservations<br />
OK. Dump station, flush <strong>to</strong>ilets, drinking water, hot showers, picnic tables,<br />
fire pits, ice, grocery, snack bar, bathhouse. Fishing, tackle for sale or rent, bait,<br />
swimming—lake, boat ramp (mo<strong>to</strong>r boats OK), bicycle trails, trail bike area, playground,<br />
horseshoe pitching, park naturalist, nature trails, scenic views, Wi-Fi, ATV<br />
trail, fishing piers, amphi<strong>the</strong>ater, pavilion, recreation hall. Fee. (50 Park Road 20,<br />
Denison 75020, 903/465-1956. www.tpwd.state.tx.us.) PRAIRIES AND LAKES<br />
DENISON—Map G19 PRESTON BEND RECREATION AREA<br />
Open April 1–Sept 30. From US 69/75: FM 120 W 5.6 miles; SH 289 N 8.5 miles.<br />
On Lake Texoma. Camper trailer or tent sites with electric & water 26. Tent<br />
sites with water 12; group shelters 2. Limit 14 days. Dump station, flush &<br />
pit <strong>to</strong>ilets, showers, picnic shelters, grills. Courtesy boat dock & boat ramp.<br />
Fees. (Corps <strong>of</strong> Engineers, 351 Corps Road, Denison 75020, 903/465-4990.<br />
www.recreation.gov.) PRAIRIES AND LAKES<br />
DENISON—Map G19<br />
TEXAS DAM SITE<br />
Open year-round. From Denison: TX 91 N 4 miles; Corps Road N 1 mile. On<br />
Red River. Camper trailer or tent sites with electric & water 22. Tent sites with<br />
water 6; group shelter 1. Limit 14 days. Dump station, flush & pit <strong>to</strong>ilets, showers,<br />
picnic shelters, grills. Boat ramp located above dam at Spillway Boat Ramp.<br />
Fees. (Corps <strong>of</strong> Engineers, 351 Corps Road, Denison 75020-6425, 903/465-4990.<br />
www.swt.usace.army.mil/recreat/recreat.htm.) PRAIRIES AND LAKES<br />
DENVER CITY—Map J8<br />
YOAKUM COUNTY PARK<br />
From TX 83: TX 214 N 5.9 miles. Back-in wheeled-camper sites with electric<br />
& water 13. Limit 4 days. Dump station, flush <strong>to</strong>ilets, s<strong>of</strong>tball field, horseshoes.<br />
(Co Park Dept, PO Box 643, Denver City 79323, 806/592-3166.) PANHANDLE<br />
PLAINS<br />
DUMAS—Map B9<br />
Blue Creek Bridge Public Use Area<br />
From US 87/287: FM 1913 E 15.6 miles. On Lake Meredith. Undeveloped camping<br />
area. Limit 14 days. No firewood available, no drinking water. Vault <strong>to</strong>ilets,<br />
fire rings, grills. Horseback riding, <strong>of</strong>f-road vehicles allowed. (National Park<br />
Service, Box 1460, Fritch 79036, 806/857-3151. www.nps.gov/lamr/planyourvisit/<br />
camping.htm.) PANHANDLE PLAINS<br />
DUMAS—Map B9<br />
Blue West Public Use Area<br />
From US 87/287: FM 1913 E 15.6 miles; local road E 2.6 miles. On Lake Meredith.<br />
Wheeled-camper or tent sites 50. Limit 14 days. No firewood available.<br />
Vault <strong>to</strong>ilets, fire rings, tables, grills, no drinking water. Fishing, boat ramp—<br />
depending on water level—(mo<strong>to</strong>rboats OK, fee), picnic shelters, scenic views.<br />
Courtesy dock available when lake level is 70 feet. (National Park Service,<br />
Box 1460, Fritch 79036, 806/857-3151. www.nps.gov/lamr/planyourvisit/<br />
camping.htm.) PANHANDLE PLAINS<br />
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