Box Canyon Boat Launch
About
Box Canyon Boat Launch is a boat launch in Amistad National Recreation Area in Texas, managed by the National Park Service. The nearest town is Box Canyon, about 1.2 miles away. The most comfortable months for getting on the water are spring and fall. Typical averages from the nearby Amistad Dam weather station show March highs around 75°F and October highs around 82°F, while summer highs reach about 97°F in July and August. For time on foot after a day on the water, the Figueroa Trail lies about 7 miles away.
Launch Details
Managed by
National Park Service
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, 9.8 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan63° high40° low
- Feb68° high43° low
- Mar75° high51° low
- Apr83° high58° low
- May89° high66° low
- Jun95° high72° low
- Jul97° high74° low
- Aug97° high74° low
- Sep90° high69° low
- Oct82° high60° low
- Nov71° high49° low
- Dec63° high41° low
Where it is
- Amistad National Recreation Area · National Park Service
- Nearest town
- Box Canyon, Texas · 1.2 mi
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places
Conditions
Active alerts for Amistad National Recreation Area as of Oct 9, 2026:
Only Left Side of Diablo East and Rough Canyon Boat Ramps Are Open - Rest Are Closed
Park Closure · posted Aug 24, 2026
Help Prevent Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Infestation
Caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Diablo East Marina Cove, Scuba Cove, and Walkway Access Are Closed
Park Closure · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: NPS Alerts API
Nearby
- Figueroa TrailHiking7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
