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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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