Texas Recreational Road 2
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Recreation Road 2 is a recreation road in southwest Texas
that runs to Rough Canyon campground and marina at Amistad National Recreation Area
from U.S. Route 277
/U.S. Route 377
(US 277/US 377) north of Del Rio
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on the northern end of the Amistad Reservoir
. The roadway runs northeasterly past the campgrounds in the recreational area. RE 2 turns directly east at Cam Real. The highway then runs out of the recreational area running to the intersection with US 277/US 377 where it terminates.
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
that runs to Rough Canyon campground and marina at Amistad National Recreation Area
Amistad National Recreation Area
Amistad National Recreation Area includes the area around the Amistad Reservoir at the confluence of the Rio Grande River, the Devils River, and the Pecos River. "Amistad" is Spanish for "friendship", as the Amistad Reservoir is located on the border with Mexico...
from U.S. Route 277
U.S. Route 277
U.S. Route 277 is a north–south United States Highway. It is a spur of U.S. Route 77. It runs for 633 miles across Oklahoma and Texas. US 277's northern terminus is in Newcastle, Oklahoma at Interstate 44, which is also the northern terminus of the H.E. Bailey Turnpike. Its southern...
/U.S. Route 377
U.S. Route 377
U.S. Route 377 is a north–south United States highway. Originally created as a short spur to connect Denton, Texas with Fort Worth, Texas, it has since been extended to Oklahoma and Mexico for a total length of 478 miles .-Texas:...
(US 277/US 377) north of Del Rio
Del Rio, Texas
Del Rio is a border city in and the county seat of Val Verde County, Texas, United States.. Del Rio is connected with Ciudad Acuña via the Lake Amistad Dam International Crossing and Del Río-Ciudad Acuña International Bridge...
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Route description
RE 2 starts at the Rough Canyon Recreational Area. The western end of the road is at the boat launch on the Devils RiverDevils River (Texas)
The Devils River is a pristine, whitewater river in southwestern Texas, USA. It begins in northwest Sutton County, at , where six watercourses come together, Dry Devils River, Granger Draw, House Draw, Jackson, Flat Rock Draw, and Rough Canyon...
on the northern end of the Amistad Reservoir
Amistad Reservoir
Amistad Reservoir is a reservoir on the Rio Grande at its confluence with the Devils River 12 miles northwest of Del Rio, Texas, USA. The lake is bounded by Val Verde County on the Texas side of the international border, and the state of Coahuila on the Mexican side of the border...
. The roadway runs northeasterly past the campgrounds in the recreational area. RE 2 turns directly east at Cam Real. The highway then runs out of the recreational area running to the intersection with US 277/US 377 where it terminates.
Junction list
The entire route is in Devil's Shores, Val Verde CountyVal Verde County, Texas
Val Verde County is a county located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2008, estimated population was 55,000. Its county seat is Del Rio. In 1936, Val Verde County received Recorded Texas Historic Landmark number 5625 to commemorate its founding.Val Verde, which means "green...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
| Mile | Junction | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.000 | ||
| 7.198 | Rough Canyon Rec. Area |