Garner State Park
Garner State Park is in the Hill Country River Region of Texas.
Understand
[edit]History
[edit]Landscape
[edit]Flora and fauna
[edit]- 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
[edit]Get in
[edit]The park is 31 mi (50 km) north of Uvalde off of US 83 at FM 1050.
Fees and permits
[edit]Get around
[edit]See
[edit]- Crystal Cave.
- Frio River.
- Old Baldy. A trail to the top of this hill begins at the Pecan Grove campsite.
Do
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Garner Park Convenience Store (Near the Pecan Grove campsite in the south of the park).
- Gift shop (Near Garner Pavilion).
Eat
[edit]- Garner Grill (At Garner Pavilion). Hamburgers and hot dogs.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]Lodging
[edit]A limited number of cabins are available. Inquire at the visitor's center.
Camping
[edit]- Pecan Grove Camping Area.
Backcountry
[edit]Stay safe
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