State park situated along the Frio River offering camping, swimming, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, and hiking amid limestone bluffs and clear cypress-shaded waters.
General Information
How to Get There
From Uvalde (31 mi): Head north on US Highway 83 for approximately 31 miles, then turn east on FM 1050 and continue a short distance to Park Road 29, which leads directly to the park entrance.
Overview
Garner State Park is a state park in the community of Concan, Texas located in Uvalde County, Texas. The park is popular with campers and local residents for its activities on the Frio River.
Things to Do
Hike to Old Baldy
Climb the park's most famous trail to a dramatic overlook that provides panoramic views of the Frio River Canyon and surrounding Hill Country landscape.
Explore 16 Miles of Scenic Trails
Discover trails leading through canyons, forests, limestone hills, caves, and scenic overlooks throughout the park.
Swim in the Frio River
Cool off in the clear waters of the Frio River, one of Texas' most popular swimming destinations. The river flows for nearly three miles through the park and is the centerpiece of summer recreation.
Float the Frio
Bring or rent an inner tube and enjoy a relaxing float down the river while taking in the scenic beauty of the Texas Hill Country.
Rent Kayaks and Paddle Boats
Enjoy the river from the water with rental equipment available during busy seasons.
Visit Crystal Cave
Hike to one of the park's natural geological features and explore a small cave tucked into the limestone hills.
Top Trails
Old Baldy Trail
Distance: 0.5 miles one way
Difficulty: Challenging
Highlights: Steep climb to one of the best overlooks in Texas Hill Country with spectacular canyon views.
Frio Canyon Trail
Distance: 2.9 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Highlights: Scenic views of the canyon, surrounding mountains, and open Hill Country landscapes.
Crystal Cave Trail
Distance: 0.6 miles
Difficulty: Challenging
Highlights: Rocky terrain leading to a natural cave formation.
Bridges Trail
Distance: 0.7 miles
Difficulty: Challenging
Highlights: Painted Rock Overlook, Old Baldy views, and impressive Hill Country scenery.
Blinn River Trail
Distance: 0.5 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Highlights: Peaceful walks along the Frio River with opportunities to view wildlife.
The area came about millions of years ago in the Cretaceous age when the Edwards Plateau was formed when a section of land was lifted 2000 feet along a curving fault. It is now located on the southwestern edge of the plateau in the sub-region Balcones Canyonlands. Today, high mesas, limestone cliffs, deep canyons, and clear blue streams fill the terrain.
Many activities at the park include hiking, nature study, picnicking, canoeing, fishing, paddle boat and kayak rentals (spring and summer), bicycle riding, and miniature golf.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles and official tourism pages for the Garner State Park, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0. Sources: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department park information, activities, Frio River recreation, summer dances, trail system, and park history. [1](https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/garner)[2](https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/garner/trails-info) Additional information on Old Baldy, scenic overlooks, Crystal Cave, Frio River activities, and visitor experiences. [3](https://exploretexasstateparks.com/hill-country/garner-state-park.html)[4](https://twoworldstreasures.com/hiking-old-baldy-garner-state-park-with-without-dog/)[5](https://incredibletexas.com/frio-river-texas-guide/)[6](https://mycurlyadventures.com/best-hikes-trails-garner-state-park/)
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