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Black Brush High Boat Launch

Texas

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Black Brush High Boat Launch is a boat launch in Amistad National Recreation Area in Texas, managed by the National Park Service. The nearest town is Lake View, about 2.3 miles away. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Amistad Dam weather station show March highs around 75°F and October highs around 82°F, while July and August average highs near 97°F. Several trails lie within a few miles. Sunrise Trail is about 1.1 miles away and Diablo East Loop about 1.7 miles. Figueroa Trail is roughly 4.8 miles off.

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Black Brush High Boat Launch

Texas

Data source: nps public poi

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Oct–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–83°F and lows of 40–60°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Amistad Dam, TX weather station, 2.7 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan63° high40° low
  2. Feb68° high43° low
  3. Mar75° high51° low
  4. Apr83° high58° low
  5. May89° high66° low
  6. Jun95° high72° low
  7. Jul97° high74° low
  8. Aug97° high74° low
  9. Sep90° high69° low
  10. Oct82° high60° low
  11. Nov71° high49° low
  12. Dec63° high41° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Lake View, Texas · 2.3 mi

Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Amistad National Recreation Area as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: NPS Alerts API

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Is Black Brush High Boat Launch open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Amistad National Recreation Area. It doesn't name Black Brush High Boat Launch, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

  • Only Left Side of Rough Canyon and DE Boat Ramps Are Open - Rest Are Closed

    Park closure covering Amistad National Recreation Area · NPS · Amistad National Recreation Area

  • Diablo East Marina Cove, Scuba Cove, and Walkway Access Are Closed

    Park closure covering Amistad National Recreation Area · NPS · Amistad National Recreation Area

  • Help Prevent Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Infestation

    Park alert covering Amistad National Recreation Area · NPS · Amistad National Recreation Area

As of · Source: NPS · Amistad National Recreation Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Black Brush High Boat Launch

Best months: October–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    63° / 40°

    6 wet

  2. Feb

    68° / 43°

    5 wet

  3. Mar

    75° / 51°

    5 wet

  4. Apr

    83° / 58°

    5 wet

  5. May

    89° / 66°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    95° / 72°

    5 wet

  7. Jul

    97° / 74°

    4 wet

  8. Aug

    97° / 74°

    5 wet

  9. Sep

    90° / 69°

    6 wet

  10. Oct

    82° / 60°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    71° / 49°

    5 wet

  12. Dec

    63° / 41°

    6 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Amistad Dam, TX, 2.7 mi away at 1,157 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.