Can you reserve a site at Governors Landing Campground?

No. Governors Landing Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Governors Landing Campground

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Managed by the National Park Service

Amistad National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access

1,149 ft
Elevation

Governors Landing Campsite — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

Governors Landing Campground is open year-round and rarely fills up, except possibly on holiday weekends. It is suitable for tents and RVs up to 28 feet in length. Governors Landing is the only campground in the park with potable water available, though there are no hookups. This campground has access to some of the most popular swimming areas in the park. Picnicking at vacant sites in Governors Landing Campground is allowed 7am to 3pm. Occupying sites outside these times requires payment of camping fees.

Getting there

From Amistad National Recreation Area Visitor Center- Turn right (west) onto Highway 90 and drive 1.9 miles. Turn left onto Spur 349 and travel 0.2 miles. Turn right and follow directional signs. GPS Coordinates 29.479108, -101.028682 or Lat-Long: 29° 28' 44.6736" N 101° 1' 43.9068" W

29.47908, -101.02886 · 29°28'44.7"N 101°1'43.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 97°F in Aug, down to 63°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	63	68	76	83	89	95	97	97	90	82	71	63
Low °F	40	43	51	58	66	72	74	74	69	60	49	41
Precip in	0.7	0.7	1.4	1.3	2.6	1.8	1.9	2.5	3.2	1.7	1.0	0.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Arial view of Governors Landing Campground — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Governors Landing Campground

Can you reserve a site at Governors Landing Campground?: No. Governors Landing Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Governors Landing Campground

San Pedro Group Campground 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
277 North Group Campground 7.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Amistad National Recreation Area Visitor Center 2.6 mi · Facility
Spur 406 Campground 5 mi · Facility
Rough Canyon Campground 7.2 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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