Get outside in Del Rio

Just to the north of Del Rio lies what locals call their “Oasis in the Desert,” otherwise known as the Amistad National Recreation Area. Amistad Reservoir was formed by the construction of the Amistad Dam on the Rio Grande and it stretches nearly two miles in the United States and over four miles in Mexico. The reservoir covers approximately 65,000 surface acres and is the second-largest lake in Texas, offering seemingly endless recreation opportunities such as boating, fishing, camping and hiking.

The City of Del Rio manages several parks that include swimming pools, picnic areas and athletic fields. It is currently constructing a Del Rio Community Sports Park, affectionately referred to as the “Field of Our Dream” project, which will include hiking and biking trails, a fitness station, gardens and many playscapes for all users when completed.

Amidst the arid mountainsides north of Del Rio lies Devils River State Natural Area. Experienced kayakers and canoeists enjoy trips along the clear, spring-fed waters of Devils River, while campers and mountain bikers enjoy the ridges and canyons. 

Del Rio residents know the best way to cool off during the hot summer months is in the waters of the San Felipe Springs. The clear pools located near the San Felipe Country Club have been drawing visitors since Spanish explorers frequented them in the 17th century.

The stone cliffs of Seminole Canyon, about a 45-minute drive from Del Rio, offer outdoor enthusiasts a glimpse into the lives of prehistoric residents of the area. Breathtaking cave paintings in prehistoric cave dwellings can be viewed via cave tours, while hiking along the canyon itself offers excellent views of the Rio Grande. Visitors can visit the nearby Witte Museum to view more than 20,000 artifacts and the White Shaman mural, a 26-foot-long collection of pictographs dating back over 4,000 years.