What to do at Garner
Garner in a Tweet - Perhaps the most popular and well known Texas State Park, and for good reason. 3 miles of the clean and clear Frio River winds through limestone hills making for great swimming, hiking, and paddling. In the late 1930’s, the CCC developed the park’s picnic tables, cabins, and the dance terrace - a fun scene on Summer nights.
Must-Do Experiences
Catch a world-class sunrise on top of Mt. Baldy - a short, steep .5 mile up.
Crystal Cave trail to the super scenic Painted Rock Overlook - counterclockwise, 1 mile roundtrip
Paddle upstream as far as you want from the Garner Dam and Picnic Area (rentals available)
Overnight Lodging
Campsites 143, 332-356 (evens) are pretty spots with short walks to river access
Screen Shelters 38, 39, 40 for something a little nicer glamper with river access
3 minutes - Riverbend on the Frio Campground and Cabins
3 minutes - Happy Hallow on the Frio Cabins and Rentals
18 minutes - Seco Ridge Campground (New to HipCamp? Use code LoneStarParks to save $)
Nearby
Food/Drink
Neal's Dining Room (Concan) - “One of the most unique small town cafes in Texas. Amazing views from deck, amazing family history, and a couple of amazing family recipes that have stood the test of time.”
Lost Maples Cafe (Utopia) - “A gem. This place is like a time warp back to when you could still buy a home-cooked meal. I don't know if it was just me being out in the sun all day, but that seemed like a meal from heaven. Thanks yall.”
Links
Garner Reservations (Day Reservations Required)
