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| State Park Overview: |
 | Garner State Park is 1419.8 acres (10 water acres of the Frio River) of recreational facilities in northern Uvalde County. |
| Nature of the Area: |
| The park has an abundance of White-tailed and Axis deer, Rio Grande Turkey, Morning Dove, Eastern Bluebirds, Golden-cheeked Warblers, Black Rocks Squirrels, Fox Squirrels, Raccoons, and many other animal species.
There is also an abundance of trees such as Mesquite, Texas Red Bud, Bald Cypress, Western Ash Juniper, Spanish Oak, Lacey Oak, Texas Madrone, Cedar Elm, and Pecan, as well as Mountain Laurel and Agarita shrubs.
Geology: Deep canyons, crystal-clear streams, high mesas, and carved limestone cliffs are the brush strokes in the geologic painting of this intriguing terrain. Many backcountry paved roads wind through canyons along streams here, offering the traveler a different pace from the freeway rush.
The rock formations in this area are early Cretaceous in age, deposited over millions of years in warm, shallow seas that once covered Texas. The Glen Rose formation, a collection of limestone, shale, marl, and siltstone beds, was deposited along the shifting margins of the sea where dinosaurs roamed in great numbers, leaving their footprints in the sands. The Cretaceous Sea then spread over Texas, depositing the Edwards Formation (limestone), over the Glen Rose beds. This sequence of strata, Glen Rose below, Edwards above, is found throughout this area. |
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WONDERFUL!
We absolutely LOVE Garner State Park and this will be our second year going.
The park is beautiful and tubing and playing in the river is quite refreshing (but VERY cold until you get used to it). There are rope swings throughout the banks of the river and nice little rock beaches to relax on. You can get a trailer ride up river that lets you off for hours of relaxing tubing (two differnt spots for drop-off, depending how long you want to tube the river).
We went in August last year and thought it was going to be very hot and humid but the only time we ever broke a sweat was setting up the tent the afternoon we got there.
I highly recommend Garner State Park! It is very family friendly. Our daughter was 5 when we went last year and she LOVED it and is looking forward to going this year.
Written by Brandi
7-Aug-2008
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This is one our Favorite Vacation Spots.
Kids love the clear water and love the dances in the evening. Although park rangers are to strict this is the best family park we have ever been to.
Written by Norma Strait
13-May-2008
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A beautiful get-away into the wild. There is open land to camp out. You can enjoy tents or cabins. You can also enjoy the cold river. Breath taking!!!!!!!!
Written by Thelma
28-May-2008
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Been here every year since i was little!
If there is anyone reading this in order to find out more information on the park to help them decided if this is a trip for them, dont have any doubts. Garner is really a great relaxing fun and beautiful state park. We have been going as a family since i was 5 im now 20 and we cant wait to go every year and we dont even mind the 5 hour drive from Houston!! There are plent of things to do ...hiking, biking, put put, dancing, swimming,tubing,...RELAXING...and just having fun. Its also a great place to do nothing, just sit and be grateful for what surrounds you. I highly recommend it...there is no way that you wont enjoy your stay, and i just cant wait to be there this March!! :)
(name not given)
3-Jan-2009
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A Second Home
I have been going to Garner for over 40 years. I started taking my family when my oldest daughter (22) was about 7. My youngest daughter who is 10 know was 4 months old when she first went. My family including my mom and dad have always loved going to Garner. The people are kind, everyone watchers out for each other. One year we had a hail storm and we meet alot of wonderful people after that storm. People just seem to be more friendly when you are out doors. Garner is a second home for my family. Everyone tells me I should try something different, but not me I enjoy the clear water and the peacefulness. We joined the FOG (friends of Garner) and go several times a year to help with different activities. FOG helps clean the trails and helps with the river clean up. If you ever get a chance join FOG, you will enjoy meeting the people there. Garner will always be a second home for me.
Written by Peanut from Von Ormy, Tx
27-Jan-2009
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2nd home
i love it is a second home to me
Written by gracie
10-Feb-2009
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THE BEST VACATION SPOT!
MY FAMILY HAS BEEN GOING THERE FORMANY MANY YEARS, IT IS THE BEST PLACE, QUIET, CLEAN WATER, REALXING! THE DANCE AT NIGHT IS THE BEST! ANYONE THINKING OF GOING? JUST DO IT YOU WILL LOVE IT
Written by SHELLEY
16-Feb-2009
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3rd Generation
My Grandfather took my Father there when he was little, My Father took me since I was 4 year old and now I still taking my Daughter there as in 4th Generations. We usually stay 3 nights there at twice a year. Garner are the best overall for camping, swimming and sit by campfire I ever had. Especially Frio River are my MAIN reason cause it is so clear and beautiful. Also I noticed every campers at Garner had a 24 hours smile in friendly way with hand waving at us. It so so perfect for us to ease our mind from all the stress and pressure.
Written by deaftribe
28-Mar-2009
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Our favorite family park.
We went to Garner for the first time in 1972 and since then at least once a yr. This is now a family, 3 generations, tradition. The staff is very profesional and ready to help the campers. The park is clean and the area is fantastic
Written by La abuela
23-Sep-2009
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| History of the Area: |
| Garner State Park is found in the northern part of Uvalde County. Located thirty miles north of Uvalde and seven miles north of Con Can, Garner State Park has ten acres of riverfront. The park, was acquired in 1934-36 and 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. |
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| Campgrounds | |  | Hill Shade RV Park - Gonzales, TX
Hill Shade RV Park is a small, hidden treasure nestled among more than 200 trees. Your greatest noise factor here will be sounds of wildlife. Our park is located 11 miles west of Gonzales, Texas. Family owned and operated. We have 20 sites (30 and 50 amp), including three 70 ft. pull-throughs.
Web Site: http://www.HillShadeRVPark.com |
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| Area Attractions: |
| State parks located nearby are Hill Country, Lost Maples, and Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Areas, and Kickapoo Cavern State Park. Also nearby are John Nance "Cactus Jack" Garner Museum in Uvalde; the ruins of historic Mission Nuestra Se? de la Candelaria del Ca? founded in 1749; Camp Sabinal (a U.S. Cavalry post and later Texas Ranger camp) established 1856; and Fort Inge, established 1849. |
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| Directions: |
| The park is located in Uvalde County, 31 miles north of the town of Uvalde, 9 miles south of Leakey, or 8 miles north of Concan on the Frio River. From US Highway 83, turn east on FM 1050 for .2 miles to Park Road 29 to the new entrance.
Camping fees vary; entrance fee. For reservations, call 512/389-8900. Current conditions including fire bans and water levels can vary from day to day. For more details, call the park or Park Information at 1-800-792-1112. |
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