State Park

Garner State Park: Hill Country Swimming on the Frio

Garner State Park sits along 2.9 miles of the Frio River and draws large crowds in summer — reservations are essential.

Garner State Park covers 1,774 acres near Concan, just outside Leakey. The Frio River runs through the park for nearly 3 miles. Visitors swim, float, kayak, fish, hike 16 miles of trails, and camp. The park is open daily. Entry is $8 per person for ages 13 and up; children 12 and under get in free.

The park fills up fast on summer weekends and holidays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Texas Parks and Wildlife strongly recommends reserving both camping and day-use passes in advance at tpwd.texas.gov or by calling 512-389-8900. If you show up without a reservation on a busy day, you may be turned away.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Garner State Park

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Property Tax

Who Handles Property Tax in Real County

The Real County Appraisal District in Leakey values all property and handles exemption applications, while separate taxing units set their own rates.

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Water & Wells

Real County Has Its Own Groundwater District

If you plan to drill a water well in Real County, you must deal with the Real-Edwards Conservation and Reclamation District, which regulates groundwater use in the area.

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Park History

The CCC Built Garner State Park in the 1930s

Depression-era workers from the Civilian Conservation Corps built most of what you see at Garner State Park between 1935 and 1941.

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River Access

Floating the Frio: What the Law Says About River Access

The Frio River rises in Real County and much of it is a public waterway, but you cannot cross private land to reach it without permission.

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