GarnerState Park - Texas |
Garner State Park is located in the Texas Hill Country, in the community of Concan, Uvalde County. It is the most popular state park in Texas for overnight camping. It often fills by noon in peak parts of the season. The park is popular with campers and local residents for its activities on the Frio River and the dances held nightly during the spring and summer.
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Garner State Park is located in the Texas Hill Country, in the community of Concan, Uvalde County. It is the most popular state park in Texas for overnight camping. It often fills by noon in peak parts of the season. The park is popular with campers and local residents for its activities on the Frio River and the dances held nightly during the spring and summer.
TWELVE WAYS TO BE
A VALUED VISITOR
• CHECK OUT time is 2 p.m. or renew permit
by 9 a.m. (pending availability).
• Public consumption or display of an alcoholic
beverage in a public place is prohibited.
• Day Use Visitors must be out at time of Park
closing.
• Maximum of eight people per campsite. Quiet
time is from 10 p.m. - 6 a.m.
• Excess parking fee is required at campsites
with more than two vehicles (including
trailers).
• Trash dumpsters are conveniently located on all
camping loops. Campsite must be clean.
• GRAY WATER AND BLACK WATER
MUST BE DISCHARGED ONLY AT DUMP
STATIONS.
• Only one unit per site is permitted to hook up
to utilities.
• Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than six
feet and must be attended at all times. Please
pick up after them.
• Valid permit is required on windshield of each
vehicle in park.
• All vehicles are to remain on pavement.
• Numbered sites for overnight camping only.
• Feeding wildlife is prohibited.
EMERGENCY
PHONE NUMBERS
911
830-232-6132 ext 8
FRIENDS OF
GARNER STATE
PARK
830-232-5999
www.friendsofgarner.org
DONATE TODAY!
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230 South US Hwy. 83 • Leakey, Texas
830.232.4500
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RV Sites - Store
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Fire Wood
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685 Hwy. 1050 at the Bridge
1 Minute East of Garner Park Entrance
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
MON. - SAT.
CLOSED SUNDAY
MONDAY THRU
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• Tubes & Kayaks
• Bait worms
• Bait Minnows
(Leakey only)
• Gelato & Coffee
CRIDER’S
FRIO RIVER
CABINS
Cabins & General Store
Home of Bonnie's Bakery
1½ miles North of Garner State Park
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(830) 232-5583
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10
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Great Food and Fun every night.
3 Pool Tables, Shuffleboard,
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Wi-fi
Parkview Riverside
Rally Facilities • Water & Sewer to all sites
20/30/50 amp Electric to all sites
Air-Conditioned Bathhouse & Laundry Room
High Speed Wireless Internet • Propane
Satellite TV • Dump Station
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Dining Room Open
Seasonally - please call
in advance for hours
Please Join Us for Hill Country Dining
in Concan, overlooking the beautiful
Frio River
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830-232-6910
Fuel • Diesel • ATM • Lottery
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Gift Shop • River Gear
Tubes & Kayak Rentals • Shuttles
Hunt Brothers Pizza 20
31611 Hwy 83 North • Concan, TX 78838
830-232-5444
www.andysonriverroad.com
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Beautiful Frio-Riverfront
Across from Garner State Park
(830) 232-4006
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Cabins & Rooms for Rent • Tent Camping
Groceries • Gift Shop • Tubes • Kayaks
Shuttles • Family Owned
Best Float Trips on the Frio
Located ½ mile from the Frio River
For Float Trip Times or Reservations Call:
RV PARK
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Located 4.4 miles north of Garner on Hwy. 83.
FRIO TUBING
COMPANY
GUIDED HORSEBACK RIDES
SCENIC HILL COUNTRY TRAIL
9 MILES S. OF LEAKEY • ¼ MILE N. OF GARNER
HOURLY RIDES $30 PER HORSE REGULAR TRAIL
$45 PER HORSE MOUNTAIN TRAIL
BREAKFAST RIDES AVAILABLE
$10 PONY RIDES FOR LITTLE ONES INCLUDES
PETTING ZOO
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11
1½ MILE FRIO RIVER FRONTAGE
4377 Hwy.83 South
830-232-4755
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BIRDING, BIKING, NATURE TRAILS
RIVER GEAR
FISHING GEAR
GROCERIES
CAMPING
GOODS
ELM CREEK
STABLES
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8
4
CABINS ON THE FRIO
Special Weekdays for Seniors (65) & Juniors:
9-Holes = $800
18-Holes = $1100
Weekends & Holidays:
9-Holes = $1200 18-Holes
Garner State Park
Trails Map
Black-capped Vireo
reo
RM
.1465'
8
274
234 RR 1050
Concan, TX 78838
(830) 232-6132
www.texasstateparks.org
Park
Entrance
Restrooms
Park Store
Parking
Playground
Wildlife Viewing
Visitor Center
Scenic Overlook
Dump Station
Day Use Area
Amphitheater
Campsites
Group Facility
Mini-Golf
Boat House
2.88
1800'
.1446'
Nature
Trail
0.59 mi.
(Hiking Only)
'
1600
350
3
Persimmon
mon Hill
ll
Camping
mping A
Area
29
1600'
Cabins
0'
Headquarters
160
LEGEND
11050
10
05
50
0
Cypress Springs
Group Camping Area
9
0.5
Live Oak
Camping Area
.
POINTS OF INTEREST
(GPS coordinates shown in degrees, minutes, seconds)
0'
.1486'
Frio River
00
'
CR 350
Oakmont
Camping Area
Oakmont
Cabin Area
8
0.1
0'
180
White Rock
Cave
Bridges
Trail
0.65 mi.
(Hiking Only)
Pecan Grove
Camping Area
0.3
'
00
17
82
0.
1
0.7
Bird Trail
(Steep)
5
14
0.
Old CCC
Trail
0.49 mi.
(Hiking Only)
.1803'
'
00
18
0.24
Wilks
Trail
1.02 mi.
(Hiking Only)
White Rock
Cave Trail
0.3 mi.
(Hiking Only)
0.36
75
0.
Foshee
Trail
1.66 mi.
(Hiking Only)
15
0.
0.23
1500'
0.56
Ashe Juniper
Trail
2.49 mi.
(Hiking/Biking)
4
0.1
2
0.
ek
Cre
OLD CCC ENTRANCE
29° 35' .24" N 99° 44' 58.5" W
This original park entrance was built by the
Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
Notice the beautiful stonework that was
laid by hand. The park entrance was
relocated to better manage increased
vehicle traffic.
Rim Trail
0.22
Campos
Trail
0.68 mi.
(Hiking Only)
7
0.16
0.47
Bell Trail
0.15
18
0.4
8
8
0.21
0.39
4
0.06
32
0.
CCC HORSESHOE FOOTPRINT
BOLLARDS
29° 34' 42.24" N 99° 44' 55.28" W
Built by the CCC, these have directed
Garner State Park hikers for more than
70 years!
CAMPOS TRAIL OVERLOOK
29° 34' 44.76" N 99° 45' 3" W
Enjoy the vastness of the Hill Country from
this awe-inspiring overlook.
(Hiking Only/Steep)
0.15
OLD BALDY SUMMIT
29° 34' 31.86" N 99° 43' 47.94" W
Your hard work up this short but steep
hike will be rewarded with amazing views
for miles around.
3
0.
09
9
0.0
Donovan
Trail
0.71 mi.
(Hiking Only)
Highway
Trail
0.62 mi.
(Hiking/Biking)
Elm
9
Polly Trail
ek
8
32
0.
0.1
9
Cre
7
0.48
0.12
OLD ROCK FENCE
29° 49' 56.5" N 99° 44' 22.38" W
A 0.75 mile long manmade wonder whose
origin is clouded in mystery, built more
than a century ago!
Madrone
Walkway
0.55 mi.
(Hiking/Biking)
2
0.5
8
Elm
6
8
0.4
Old
Entrance Road
0.84 mi.
Old Horse Trail (Hiking/Biking) .62
0
0.48 mi.
(Hiking Only)
Crystal Cave
Trail
0.0
9
0.62 mi.
0.13
5
160
0'
1
Wild Horse Creek
Trail
0.48 mi.
(Hiking Only)
.
Blinn RIver
Trail
0.53 mi.
(Hiking Only)
0.26
1700'
PAINTED ROCK OVERLOOK
29° 34' 47.7" N 99° 44' 9.06" W
Check out the great view of Old Baldy as
you rest on top of the ridge.
0.13
29
0.
4
0.18
Shady Meadows
Camping Area
0.17
ST E
EP
180
0'
Old Baldy
Trail
0.53 mi.
(Hiking Only)
6
0'
0'
160
CRYSTAL CAVE
29° 35' 1.56" N 99° 44' 25.5" W
Don't forget a flashlight as you enter this
30-foot deep cave. Enjoy the slightly
cooler temperatures, and help us protect
the cave's namesake.
River Crossing
Camping
Area
0.11
0'
Frio Canyon
Trail
2.88 mi.
(Hiking/Biking)
170
SHADY OAK
29° 35' 4.44" N 99° 44' 31.32" W
Take a rest as you hike along the ridge and
enjoy the shade from this large
live oak.
160
3
Rio Frio
Camping Area
'
1600
2
83
OLD ENTRANCE ROAD OVERLOOK
29° 35' 11.52" N 99° 44' 33.42" W
Enjoy a beautiful view of the Frio Canyon!
This paved road was built in the 1930s by
the Civilian Conservation Corps as part of
the original park entrance.
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0.2
4
0.37
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PA R K B O
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NOTES:
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150
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Contour intervals are 20 feet.
Trail lengths are in miles.
Elevation levels are in feet.
No claims are made to the accuracy of the data
or its suitability to a particular use.
Map compiled by Texas State Parks staff.
to Uvalde
In accordance with Texas State Depository Law, this publication is available at the Texas State Publications Clearinghouse
and/or Texas Depository
Libraries. © 2017 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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234 RR 1050
Concan, TX 78838
(830) 232-6132
Garner State Park
Lose yourself in the aweinspiring beauty of the Texas
Hill Country.
Enjoy spectacular views and breathtaking scenery along many miles of trails.
Experience a different side of Garner State Park as you
INTERPRETIVE GUIDE
GARNER
STATE PARK
Garner boasts the only CCC-constructed dance pavilion in
a state park still used for dancing.
ALIVE WITH TRADITION, SEVERAL
GENERATIONS FREQUENT GARNER
STATE PARK, SUSTAINING CUSTOMS
Garner State Park leads the state in overnight camping and
has since it opened in 1941. The rich cultural history of the
park and its facilities, the attraction of the clear waters of
the Frio River, and steep wooded canyons combine to form
a very inviting setting for a great variety of park visitors.
UNIQUE TO THIS PLACE. THE MOST
FURTHER READING
POPULAR OF THESE TRADITIONS,
James Wright Steely, Parks for Texas, University of Texas
Press, 1999.
THE DANCE, HAS ITS ROOTS IN THE
PARK’S GREAT DEPRESSION-ERA CONSTRUCTION. AN INEXPENSIVE FORM
OF ENTERTAINMENT, LOCAL DANCES
James Wright Steely, The CCC in Texas Parks, Texas Parks
and Wildlife Department, 1986.
William W. Newcomb Jr., The Indians of Texas from Prehistoric to Modern Times, University of Texas Press, 1961.
BECAME A POPULAR PASTIME OF
Walter Prescott Webb, The Handbook of Texas Vol. I, II,
Texas State Historical Association, 1962
THE DAY. WHEN THE PARK OPENED,
The Handbook of Texas Online:
www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online
LOCAL BANDS PERFORMED IN THE
BEAUTIFUL NATIVE LIMESTONE AND
CYPRESS DANCE PAVILION.
LATER,
Garner State Park • HCR 70, Box 599, Concan, TX 78838
(210) 232-6132 • www.tpwd.texas.gov/garner/
A JUKE BOX REPLACED THE BANDS,
AND THE TRADITIONAL DANCES
CONTINUE TO THIS DAY.
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TPWD or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office for Diversity and Workforce Management, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041.
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
G A R N E R
S T A T E
P A R K
Prehistoric Native Americans built large earth ovens
of heated rock for cooking roots and tubers.
cattle, hogs and goats, grew tobacco, cotton and corn, and
produced tallow and hides. They harvested the local bounty
of pecans, game and other resources, as had those who lived
off the land before them. In the immediate vicinity of Garner
State Park, the first settlers were two German immigrant
families, the Magers and the Streibs.
THE DRAW OF
THE WATER
For thousands of years the cool, clear waters of the Frio
River have drawn people to its banks. Between 10,000
and 12,000 years ago, prehistoric peoples came to the area
attracted by an abundance of game, useful plants, and
stone for making tools. The river provided a dependable
source of perennial water and helped to cool the canyons,
providing an inviting setting which still pulls people here.
As early as the 16th century, Spanish explorers made
entradas into the Americas and brought horses with
them. The Comanche and Apache quickly adapted to
their use, pushing all other Native American groups from
the area in the 1700s.
In the 1850s a trickle of Anglo settlers began making
their way west of San Antonio. The lifestyle was one of
self-sufficiency, and the people of the area farmed, raised
CCC-constructed facilities at Garner, many still in use
today, include roads, picnic tables, water fountains,
a lodge, overnight cabins, and a dance pavilion.
THE MAKING
OF A STATE PARK
As the automobile gained in popularity during the early 20th
century, vacation camping became a popular pastime for many
city dwellers. The cool clear waters of the river and the beauty
of the canyons made this an ideal location. During the 1920s,
the Magers family opened a piece of their land on the west side
of the Frio River in the present location of Garner State Park,
for camping.
With the onset of the Great Depression in the 1930s, the
nation faced a debilitating unemployment crisis. With more
than half the young men under 25 years of age out of work,
President Franklin Roosevelt created the Civilian Conservation
Corps (CCC) to provide employment opportunities. The program put young men to work developing state and national parks,
as well as rehabilitating forests and controlling soil erosion.
Civilian Conservation Corps Company 879 constructed the
park between 1935 and 1941. June 1, 1941 marked the grand
opening and dedication of Garner State Park, named after
former Vice President John Nance Garner, a local son.
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CONTENTS
4 100 Years of Texas Parks
6 Parks Near You
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DIRECTORY
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
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David Yoskowitz, Ph.D. Executive Director
Rodney Franklin State Parks Director
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WELCOME
from Rodney Franklin, State Parks Director
This year is very special for Texas State Parks: We are
celebrating our 100-year anniversary in 2023. More and
more Texans are discovering the beauty of State Parks and
exploring the outdoors in new and adventurous ways. Our
teams across the state are incredibly excited to welcome
outdoor enthusiasts, especially those who have yet to
discover what our parks have to offer. The variety of Texas’ lands is unmatched; from
the mountains of west Texas to the Gulf shores, the Texas State Park system celebrates
and preserves the natural and cultural treasures that make Texas such a special place.
The 640,000-plus acres that make up the state park system are nearly as diverse as
the people of Texas. Since 1923, our mission has been to help connect our visitors with
the outdoors. As we honor those who have come before us, I invite a new generation to
be a part of the story of the lands that connect us all.
There is more to enjoy in our parks than you know, so please join us in our celebrations
and activities. Every day we look for new and better ways to ensure your state parks are
welcoming to every Texan, regardless of their background or experience being outside.
I hope you’ll visit soon and often, while bringing
your friends and family along. YOU are a natural and
we’re looking forward to celebrating the 100-year
anniversary of state parks with you!
WHAT’S NEW IN STATE PARKS
Galveston Island State Park reopened the
beachside of the park with a new headquarters,
campsites, restrooms, and more.
Bastrop State Park unveiled an extensive new
group of trails, the “Tree Army Trails,” many of
which are ADA-accessible.
Improvements and major repairs are planned for
Indian Lodge, Tyler, Inks Lake, Cedar Hill, South
Llano River, Eisenhower and several other state parks
All-terrain “GRIT” wheelchairs are now available at 10 parks with more adaptive
equipment on the way to help people of all abilities experience Texas State
Parks. Learn more about our accessibility efforts, page 14.
More information: TexasStateParks.org/whatsnew
100 Years of Texas Parks
The crown jewels of
Texas road trips started
as an unfunded wish list
before the Depression.
Back in 1923, Governor Pat Neff realized
rising numbers of new car travelers
needed places to camp overnight on
multi-day trips. Neff convinced the state
legislature to create a six-member State
Parks Board, half men, half women.
Isabella, the Governor’s mother, and her
family donated acreage on the Leon
Guía de
Parques
INSTALACIONES
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Contenido
Estero Llano Grande SP
2 Actividades y Programas
4 Parques Cercanos
6 Lugares para Quedarse
8 Tarifas y Pases
9 Directorio
10 Mapa de Parques
18 Instalaciones y Actividades
BIENVENIDO
Rodney Franklin, Director de Parques
Texas tiene algunas de las tierras públicas más diversas del país, con una
gran riqueza natural y cultural. La vida silvestre está por todas partes,
los paisajes florecen con belleza, y la historia es abundante. Sus parques
estatales son parte del legado que nos enorgullece. La gente de Texas ayuda a asegurar ese
legado para las generaciones futuras al visitar y ser voluntarios. ¡Gracias!
Estos más de 630,000 acres exhiben algunos de los grandes tesoros del estado. Los parques
nos ayudan a crear recuerdos con la familia y a encontrar consuelo en la naturaleza. Los
parques fortalecen las economías locales y unen a las comunidades. Sobre todo, los parques
nos permiten pasar tiempo al aire libre para recargar energías, estar saludables y relajarnos a
nuestra manera.
Les invito a disfrutar de sus parques estatales,
explorando lo mejor de Texas con amigos y familia. Los
parques están aquí para todos. Nos pertenecen a todos.
¡Visítelos, diviértase y ayude a protegerlos para siempre!
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federal. Para solicitar un acomodo especial u obtener información en un formato
alternativo, por favor contacte a TPWD en un Teléfono de Texto (TTY) al (512) 3898915 ó por medio de “Relay Texas” al 7-1-1 ó (800) 735-2989 ó por email a accessibility@tpwd.texas.gov. Si usted cree que TPWD ha discriminado en su contra, favor
de comunicarse con TPWD, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744, o con el
Servicio de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de EE.UU., Office for Diversity and Workforce
Management, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041.
De acuerdo con la Ley de Depósito del Estado de Texas, esta publicación está disponible en el centro de Distribución de Publicaciones del Estado de Texas y/o las
Bibliotecas de Depósito de Texas.
ACTIVIDADES Y PROGRAMAS
¿Qué puedo hacer en
los parques estatales?
¡Disfruta de un día de campo, visita un sitio histórico
o elige entre muchas otras opciones!
Bicicletas
Pedalea a lo largo de los
parques a cualquier velocidad,
en cualquier estilo, con cualquier grupo. Elige las rutas, el
tipo de terreno y las distancias que cumplan con tu zona
de confort.
Caminatas
Empieza con un circuito más
corto, avanza a terrenos más
difíciles o únete a una caminata guiada.
Pescar
Puedes pescar sin licencia en
tantos como 70 parques estatales. Muchos parques ofrecen
equipo para pescar a manera
de préstamo y eventos especiales para aprender a pescar.
Barcos
Renta canoas y kayacs y
explora uno de los senderos
acuáticos en Texas.
Nadar
Animales Silvestres
Acampar
Descubre aves, mamíferos y
plantas que tienen su hogar en
Texas. Muchos parques tienen
señalamientos y listados que
te ayudan a aprender más.
Encuentra un lugar que cumpla
con lo que quieres. Prueba
nuevas recetas, comparte historias favoritas y disfruta de
las estrellas.
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Más información y reservaciones: parquesdetexas.org
Escape del calor en arroyos,
ríos, lagos, manantiales, piletas
y playas del mar.
Tu seguridad en el agua
es muy importante. Lleva
el chaleco salvavidas.
Aprende a nadar. Guarda
a los niños.
(512) 389-8900
¡Pregunta en tu parque cuáles
están disponibles!
Los niños
de 12 años
y menores
entran
GRATIS
Cielos Estrellados
Escapa de las luces de la ciudad y goza de
maravillosas vistas del cielo que no encontrarás
en ninguna otra parte. Ven a una fiesta de
estrellas o toma una excursión de constelaciones auto-guiada.
Familias en la Naturaleza
Elige un taller o diseña tu propia aventura. ¡Monta
una tienda de campaña, cocina al exterior, prende
una fogata y juega al exterior! Nosotros te
Toma una publicación gratuita de actividades o
pregunta por los paquetes gratuitos con los parques proporcionamos todo el equipo. No es necesario
tener experiencia.
participantes. Usa los binoculares, lupas, libros de
bosquejos y libros de guías para explorar el parque.
Mochilas para Exploradores
Soldados Búfalo de Texas
Descubre la historia con cuentos, vestuarios y
herramientas. Sigue la pista de un animal, pesca con
caña, cocina sobre una fogata, visita los fuertes y más.
Adéntrate en las historias de vida de aquellos que
sirvieron valientemente en los primeros regimientos
Áfrico-Americanos de las Fuerzas Armadas.
!
Seguridad en el Parque
Ten cuidado con el agua
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