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Garner State Park Voyage Tips and guide

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

    Understand

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    History

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    Landscape

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    Flora and fauna

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    • 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.

    Climate

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    Get in

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

    Fees and permits

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    Get around

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    See

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

    Do

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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.

    Buy

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

    Eat

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

    Drink

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    Sleep

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    Lodging

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

    Camping

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    • Pecan Grove Camping Area.

    Backcountry

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    Stay safe

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