Garner State Park
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Garner State Park is in the Hill Country River Region of Texas.Understand
History
Landscape
Flora and fauna
- Deer of the White-tailed and Axis varieties.
- Squirrels of the Fox and Black Rocks varieties.
- Local birds include Eastern Bluebirds, Golden-cheeked Warblers, the Rio Grande Turkey, and the Morning Dove.
Climate
Get in
The park is north of Uvalde off of US 83 at FM 1050.
See
Crystal Cave
Frio River
Old BaldyA trail to the top of this hill begins at the Pecan Grove campsite.
Do
- Biking - There are many paved trails throughout the park which are good for biking. Bicycle rentals are available at the park store.
- Dance - On long summer evenings, young people flock to Garner Pavilion for a nightly jukebox dance, a tradition dating back to the 1940s. Nightly sunset to 11PM.
- Kayaks and paddle boats can be rented at the dam for $6 an hour. Mid-March to Labor Day weekend.
- Putt-putt - There is an 18-hole course next to the pavilion.
- Tubing - Innertube rentals are available at the store for $6/day with a $10 deposit. A shuttle is available to take you upstream so you can float back down into the park.
Buy
Garner Park Convenience Store
Gift shop
Eat
Garner GrillHamburgers and hot dogs.
Sleep
Lodging
A limited number of cabins are available. Inquire at the visitor's center.Camping
Pecan Grove Camping Area