Garner State Park
Open year-round. Park hours 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Live Oak and Persimmon Hill camping areas close January through February. Current construction at the scenic overlook has suspended some trail sections including portions of Madrone Trail, Blinn River Trail, and CCC Entrance Road Trail. Nitrate water advisory in effect for infants under 6 months and pregnant women. Park reaches capacity frequently during summer weekends and holidays, closing to day visitors as early as 10 a.m.
Flood Warning issued July 15 at 2:33AM CDT until July 16 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Frio River Below Dry Frio affecting Uvalde County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Frio River below Dry Frio. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding reaches secondary and primary roads and low bridges. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 5.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 10.4 feet this morning and later rise to above flood stage late this morning to 12.4 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued July 15 at 2:25AM CDT until July 15 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Nueces River At Laguna affecting Uvalde County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Frio River At Concan affecting Uvalde County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Frio River at Concan. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding extends into low areas of resorts and camps below Rio Frio to Concan. Low roads and bridges in the flood plain are flooded and dangerous to auto traffic. At 12.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding reaches camping areas near Rio Frio to above concan during recreation months threatening campers, autos, RV trailers, canoes and gear. Low roads and bridges are flooded and dangerous to auto traffic. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a maximum value of 11.4 feet early this morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued July 15 at 2:25AM CDT until July 15 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Nueces River At Laguna affecting Uvalde County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Frio River At Concan affecting Uvalde County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Nueces River at Laguna. * WHEN...From early this morning to this evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding reaches low water crossings on Highway 55 above Barksdale on Hackberry Creek. The Nueces River crossing at Barksdale is very dangerous. East of Camp Wood Farm to Market 337 crosses Camp Wood Creek in three places. Vehicular related drownings have occurred at all these sites. At 14.0 feet, Moderate flooding with flow exceeding the banks of recreation camps in northern Uvalde County endangering sleeping campers and washing autos and gear downstream. Highway 55 crosses Hackberry Creek above Barksdale and the Nueces River at Barksdale. Farm to Market 337 crosses Camp Wood Creek east of Camp Wood in three places. All these crossings have had vehicular related drownings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 10.1 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage to 9.9 feet early this morning. It will then rise above flood stage early this morning to 10.4 feet this morning. It will fall below flood stage again this morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Garner State Park sits in the heart of the Texas Hill Country along one of the state's most beloved spring-fed waterways, the Frio River. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, the park's rustic stone structures and scenic terraces have made it a multi-generational favorite for Texas families. The 1,774-acre park features 2.9 miles of river frontage with classic limestone swimming holes, making it an essential summer escape. Camping accommodations span the full spectrum: primitive walk-in sites, water-only tent camping in Pecan Grove and Persimmon Hill, water/electric sites with 20-50 amp service in multiple loops, and full-hookup pull-through sites in Shady Meadows with water, sewer, and electric. Most sites include picnic tables, fire rings with grills, and lantern posts. Restrooms with showers are distributed throughout the camping areas, with ADA-compliant facilities in Shady Meadows. Beyond camping, the park offers 16 miles of hiking trails ranging from easy riverside walks to rugged Hill Country terrain, plus paddle boat and kayak rentals, inner tubes, and miniature golf through a seasonal concessionaire. The park is famous for summer jukebox dances at the concession pavilion. During peak season from Memorial Day through Labor Day, the park frequently reaches capacity and closes to day visitors by mid-morning.
Directions
Located 9 miles north of Uvalde on US 83, then 1 mile east on RR 1050. Address: 234 RR 1050, Concan, TX 78838.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $15 - $400 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 104ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 20ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| GarnerSP@tpwd.texas.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (830) 232-6132 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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