TexasReservoirVal Verde County

Amistad Reservoir

Fed by the Rio Grande, Amistad Reservoir holds roughly 20,756 acres of water in Texas. The lake is in Val Verde County. This guide maps 1 named swimming spot around its shoreline.

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CountiesVal Verde County

Coordinates29.4503, -101.0578

Surface area20,756 acres

Max depth217 ft

Full pool1,117.0 ft

Capacity1,813,408 acre-ft

RiverRio Grande

Completed1969

Swimming beaches on Amistad Reservoir

1 named swimming spot and shoreline access points, from USGS GNIS, Recreation.gov and the Forest Service. None is staffed by a lifeguard unless the operating agency posts one.

Amistad Reservoir

Amistad National Recreation Area

6.0 mi from the lake center.

Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Amistad Reservoir on the map

Lake center, swimming spots and access points.

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Weather and water temperature

Air temperature and wind from Open-Meteo. Water temperature only when the lake has a public sensor.

Weather data by Open-Meteo

Amistad Reservoir: access and conditions

Its coordinates are 29.4503, -101.0578. Surface elevation is about 1,117 feet. Water leaves through the Rio Grande. It was completed in 1969. Maximum depth is around 217 feet.

No public gauge reports the water level at Amistad Reservoir, so this page shows no level chart. We would rather leave the figure out than publish an estimate that nobody measured. Local marinas and park offices usually know the current state of the water better than any feed.

Around Amistad Reservoir this guide maps 1 named swimming spot. They include Amistad National Recreation Area. These come from Recreation.gov (RIDB). Unless the operating agency says otherwise, treat these as unsupervised swimming.

Nearby water includes Medina Lake (Texas, 125 mi), Twin Buttes Reservoir (Texas, 135 mi) and Lake Nasworthy (Texas, 138 mi). In all, 118 lakes in Texas are covered here.

No public sensor reports water temperature at Amistad Reservoir, so the panel shows air temperature and wind. Water quality is monitored unevenly on inland lakes, so posted notices are the most reliable guide. Swimming season in Texas runs through the warm months, and day-use areas set their own opening dates.

Questions about Amistad Reservoir

How full is Amistad Reservoir?

It was last reported at 39% of conservation capacity, holding 709,114 of 1,813,408 acre-feet.

What is full pool at Amistad Reservoir?

Full pool is 1,117.0 ft. Water above that level is flood storage and is released as conditions allow.

Can you swim in Amistad Reservoir?

Yes. This guide maps 1 named swimming spot around the lake, including Amistad National Recreation Area. None is staffed by a lifeguard unless the operating agency posts one.

How big is Amistad Reservoir?

About 20,756 acres. Maximum depth is around 217 feet.

What other lakes are near Amistad Reservoir?

The closest in this guide is Medina Lake, about 125 miles away in Texas.