Garner State Park
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Required
Vehicle entry needs a reservation: day-use and camping reservations via TPWD / ReserveAmerica strongly recommended. Entry fee: $8 daily ages 13+. Garner State Park is a river on the Frio River in Uvalde County, Texas. See every spot on the Frio River.
Closures and warnings
TPWD alert: swimming permitted on the river at your own risk; no lifeguards. Beware feral hogs; do not leave food unattended. Check burn bans and trail closures before visiting. As of July 21, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | River |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | Mild |
| Lifeguards | No lifeguards on duty. |
| Water clarity | Clear Frio River swimming and tubing corridor through the park. |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Road note | 234 RR 1050, Concan; 2.9 miles of Frio River through 1,774 acres. |
| Parking | State park parking; day-use wristbands issued at entry. |
| When it fills | Often reaches capacity Memorial Day through Labor Day and holidays; may close to day-use as early as 10 a.m. Reserve day passes. |
| Fee | $8 daily ages 13+; children 12 and under free |
| Hours | Open daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (peak summer dance nights can extend access later; confirm with park). |
| Reservation or permit | Required |
| Reservation window | Day-use and camping reservations via TPWD / ReserveAmerica strongly recommended. |
| Managed by | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Garner State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Shade | Yes |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Camping, cabins, screened shelters, 16 miles of trails, seasonal concessions, paddleboat and tube rentals. |
Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Garner State Park open?
TPWD alert: swimming permitted on the river at your own risk; no lifeguards. Beware feral hogs; do not leave food unattended. Check burn bans and trail closures before visiting. As of July 21, 2026. Hours: Open daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (peak summer dance nights can extend access later; confirm with park).
Can you swim at Garner State Park?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Garner State Park. A mild current is reported here. Lifeguards: No lifeguards on duty.
How do you get to Garner State Park?
The road in is paved. 234 RR 1050, Concan; 2.9 miles of Frio River through 1,774 acres. Parking: State park parking; day-use wristbands issued at entry. Often reaches capacity Memorial Day through Labor Day and holidays; may close to day-use as early as 10 a.m. Reserve day passes.
Do you need a reservation for Garner State Park?
Yes. A reservation or permit is required: Day-use and camping reservations via TPWD / ReserveAmerica strongly recommended.
Is there a fee at Garner State Park?
The fee is $8 daily ages 13+; children 12 and under free.
What facilities are at Garner State Park?
Restrooms, shade structures, and picnic sites. Camping, cabins, screened shelters, 16 miles of trails, seasonal concessions, paddleboat and tube rentals.
What are the rules at Garner State Park?
Camping is allowed.
Nearby
Nearby
Public land
Garner State Park is inside Garner State Park .
Sources
2
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/garner (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName / fee / hours, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / river float / amenities, access.parkingPattern / permitRequired reservations, rules.camping allowed, access.roadNote address / acreage / river miles, swimmerNotes.waterType river / current mild)
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/garner/alert (accessed September 28, 2026; backs hazardNote / lifeguardSeason)
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