'''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.
  • Less common animals include raccoons, skunks, and armadillos.

    Climate

    Get in

    The park is located 31 miles north of Uvalde off of US 83 at FM 1050.

    Fees/Permits

    Get around

    See

  • '''Crystal Cave'''
  • '''Frio River'''
  • '''Old Baldy''' - A 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''' near the Pecan Grove campsite in the south of the park.
  • '''Gift shop''' near Garner Pavilion.
  • Eat

  • '''Garner Grill''', at Garner Pavilion. Hamburgers and hot dogs.
  • Drink

    Sleep

    Lodging

    A limited number of cabins are available. Inquire at the visitor's center.

    Camping

  • '''Pecan Grove Camping Area'''
  • Backcountry

    Stay safe

    Get out

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