Garner State Park

Garner State Park is in the Hill Country River Region of Texas.

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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.

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The park is 31 mi (50 km) north of Uvalde off of US 83 at FM 1050.

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Crystal Cave.
Frio River.
Old Baldy. A trail to the top of this hill begins at the Pecan Grove campsite.

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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.

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Garner Park Convenience Store (Near the Pecan Grove campsite in the south of the park).
Gift shop (Near Garner Pavilion).

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Garner Grill (At Garner Pavilion). Hamburgers and hot dogs.

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A limited number of cabins are available. Inquire at the visitor's center.

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Pecan Grove Camping Area.

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