State Park

Garner State Park is on the Frio River in this county

Garner State Park sits along 2.9 miles of the Frio River and draws families for swimming, camping, and tubing.

The park covers 1,774 acres near Concan, about 31 miles north of the city of Uvalde. The Frio River flows through it. You can swim, tube, fish from shore without a fishing license, rent paddle boats or kayaks, and hike 16 miles of trails. Evening jukebox dancing at the concession building has been a tradition since the 1940s.

Entry costs $8 per person (ages 13 and up) as of the last update; children 12 and under are free. The park is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. It fills up fast from Memorial Day through Labor Day — reservations are strongly recommended. Book online or call (512) 389-8900.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Garner State Park

More Uvalde County notes

Property Tax

Two offices handle property taxes here

Uvalde County splits property tax duties between two offices, and knowing which does what saves a wasted trip.

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Property Tax Exemption

Homestead exemption can lower your tax bill

If you own and live in your home in Uvalde County, you may qualify for exemptions that lower your property tax bill.

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Property Tax

Thirteen taxing units can appear on your tax bill

Your Uvalde County property tax bill may include charges from up to thirteen different taxing entities, not just the county.

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Water Wells

A groundwater district oversees wells in Uvalde County

If you plan to drill a water well in Uvalde County, you must work with the local groundwater conservation district.

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