Southwinds Boat Launch
About
Southwinds 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 5 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 of the launch. Diablo East Loop is about 1.4 miles away, Figueroa Trail is about 2 miles away, and Sunrise Trail is about 4 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, 1 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 · 5.2 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
- Diablo East LoopHiking1.4 mi
- Figueroa TrailHiking2 mi
- Sunrise TrailHiking3.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
