| History: Garner State Park is 1419.8 acres (10 H2O acres of the Frio River) of recreational facilities in northern Uvalde County.
History: Garner State Park is found in the northern part of Uvalde County. Located thirty miles north of Uvalde & seven miles north of Con Can, Garner State Park has ten acres of riverfront. The park, was acquired in 1934-36 & was named for John Nance Garner (Cactus Jack) of Uvalde, who served as Vice-president of the United States from 1933-41. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) made the park’s original improvements.
Activities: Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock here each year to enjoy its matchless vacation facilities. They swim in the clear waters of the Frio River, scoot its rapids on inner tubes, rent pedal boats, & hike its fascinating nature trails. On long summer evenings, young folks (and the young at heart) meet at the concession building for jukebox dancing every night during the summer season. Nearby is a miniature golf course, which is lighted for nighttime playing. Meals & snacks are served in the concession building, though many families prefer to take advantage of the many camping sites & do their own cooking. A limited number of cabins are available for rent. The park offers camping, hiking, nature study, picnicking, canoeing, fishing, swimming in the Frio River (unsupervised), seasonal miniature golf, paddle boat & kayak rentals (mid-March through Labor Day weekend), bike riding (surfaced).
Also during the summer season the " Friends of Garner State Park" has introduced a new program called " Cowboy Sunset Serenade." This program gives an overview of the history of the American Cowboy through songs & cowboy poetry. These performances are held from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. There is an additional charge for this program. For more information on Garner State Park, visit the web site maintained by the "Friends of Garner State Park" at www.dbcity.com/fog/index.htm.
For More information on activities in this area, visit the Texas Hill Country River Region web page at www.thcrr.com |
Campground: Garner State Park in Concan Texas *