Lake Views

Lake Amistad in Del Rio, Texas, offers both water and greenery with a neutral palette. Paved road to lake site and parking is available at location. Located north of Del Rio.

Address
GPS Coordinates 29.479108, -101.028682

Parking/Difficulty
On-site parking, medium distance downhill and uphill walk on rocks/gravel

Best Time of Year
Any Season

Spur 454

Spur 454 offers multiple areas for varying backgrounds. From rolling valleys to lake views complete with a dock to the water, this location has it all. Spur 454 is also usually less crowded for a more intimate feel.

Address
GPS Coordinates 29.464650, -100.957827

Parking/Difficulty
On-site parking, medium distance downhill and uphill walk on rocks/gravel

Best Time of Year
Any Season

Governor’s Landing

Known for it’s iconic bridge backdrop, this section of the lake offers beautiful views of Del Rio’s best known attraction.

Desert Scenery

Del Rio is surrounded by desert scenery. Location pictured is near Box Canyon in northern Del Rio for views with lake in background.

Address
GPS Coordinates 29.512502, -101.060021

Parking/Difficulty
Roadside parking, paved road, side of highway, minimal walking.

Best Time of Year
Any Season

Hill of the Cross

Located at Loma De La Cruz near downtown Del Rio, Tx, this hiking area offers wonderful desert scenery with hilly backdrops. Perfect for the iconic sunset silhouettes.

GPS Coordinates
29°20'40.1"N 100°53'07.2"W

Parking/Difficulty
Accessible parking, dirt road (no need for offroad capability). Minimal walking.

Best Time of Year
Any time

All the Greenery

Jesse T Cardenas Park Area

This park offers multiple areas of greenery and hillside backdrops. Located close to Laughlin AFB and downtown Del Rio, it’s easy to find and typically does not have a lot of visitors. Park also offers young trees with white painted trunks. Nearby is also an area for desert scape scenery that can be included in the session for a wide variety of scenes.

Address
On Brodbent Ave, across from San Felipe Cemetary

Parking/Difficulty
Parking Lot. Minimal walking, moderate slanted slope to reach green belt.

Best Time of Year
Early/Mid Winter, early Spring

Blue Hole Park Area

Blue Hole Park is located in Del Rio off E. Gibbs St. It offers a lot of various spots with greenery and water. There is ample parking and it’s conveniently located in the heart of Del Rio.

Address
1555 E. Gibbs St., Del Rio, TX, 78840

Parking/Difficulty
On-site parking, minimal walking

Best Time of Year
Any Season

Worst Time of Year
Easter weekend

Beginning of Trail

Located between the old Sonic and San Felipe Springs Golf Course, this beautiful little park offers trees and greenery with water backdrop, as well as a trail with desert cacti and bushes. This park is not often visited and is perfect for families in the fall for quiet and intimate portraits.