Rough Canyon Marina High Water Boat Launch
About
Rough Canyon Marina High Water 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 8 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. Amistad Reservoir, a fishing destination, lies about 4.4 miles away. For hiking, the Diablo East Loop is about 7 miles off, and the Figueroa Trail and Sunrise Trail are each a little under 8 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, 8.3 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
- Lake View, Texas · 8 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
- Amistad ReservoirLake fishing4.4 mi
- Diablo East LoopHiking7.1 mi
- Figueroa TrailHiking7.6 mi
- Sunrise TrailHiking7.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
