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Garner State Park is in the Hill Country River Region of Texas.

Understand

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History

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Landscape

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Flora and fauna

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  • 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

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Get in

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The park is 31 mi (50 km) north of Uvalde off of US 83 at FM 1050.

Fees and permits

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Get around

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See

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  • Crystal Cave.
  • Frio River.
  • Old Baldy. A trail to the top of this hill begins at the Pecan Grove campsite.

Do

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  • 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

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  • Garner Park Convenience Store (Near the Pecan Grove campsite in the south of the park).
  • Gift shop (Near Garner Pavilion).

Eat

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  • Garner Grill (At Garner Pavilion). Hamburgers and hot dogs.

Drink

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Sleep

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Lodging

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

Camping

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  • Pecan Grove Camping Area.

Backcountry

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Stay safe

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Go next

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