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HCR #70 Box 599
Concan TX 78838
830/232-6132
History: Garner State Park is 1419.8 acres (10 water acres of the Frio River) of
recreational facilities in northern Uvalde County. 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.
Activities: Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock here each year to enjoy its
matchless vacation facilities. They swim in the clear waters of the Frio River,
scoot its rapids on inner tubes, rent pedal boats, and hike its fascinating
nature trails. On long summer evenings, young folks (and the young at heart)
meet at the concession building for jukebox dancing every night during the
summer season. Nearby is a miniature golf course, which is lighted for nighttime
playing. Meals and snacks are served in the concession building, though many
families prefer to take advantage of the many camping sites and do their own
cooking. A limited number of cabins are available for rent. The park offers
camping, hiking, nature study, picnicking, canoeing, fishing, swimming in the
Frio River (unsupervised), seasonal miniature golf, paddle boat and kayak
rentals (mid-March through Labor Day weekend), bike riding (surfaced). |
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