Garner State Park

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

Flora and fauna
Less common animals include raccoons, skunks, and armadillos.
 * 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.

Get in
The park is north of Uvalde off of US 83 at FM 1050.

Do

 * 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.

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