What area is best for tents? What is there to do, etc?
2007-11-12 06:29:18 · 3 answers · asked by Vox Hardin 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ San Antonio
Garner State Park is OK. It's not my favorite, but it is also better than some I've been to, so I'd say about in the middle. You can swim in the Frio River, shoot rapids on inner tubes, rent pedal boats, and hike nature trails. In the summer evenings, teens meet at the concession building for dancing every night during the summer season. Nearby is a miniature golf course, which is lighted for nighttime playing. Meals and snacks are served in the concession building, though many people prefer to do their own cooking. A limited number of cabins are available for rent. The park offers camping, hiking, nature study, picnicking, canoeing, fishing, swimming in the Frio River ,seasonal miniature golf, paddle boat and kayak rentals, bike riding.
Located nearby are Hill Country State Natural Area, Lost Maples State Natural Area, Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area, and Kickapoo Cavern State Park. Also nearby are John Nance "Cactus Jack" Garner Museum in Uvalde; the ruins of historic Mission Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria del Cañon, founded in 1749; Camp Sabinal (a U.S. Cavalry post and later Texas Ranger camp) established 1856; and Fort Inge, established 1849.
The fees to enter the park are $6 per person for daily use and $4 per person for overnight. There is also a $3 per person activity fee.
As far as camping goes, the Old Garner area is considered the preferred area, but they also charge a premium for the sites. Sites in Old Garner area are as follows: with water $15 (12 off-season) with water and elec $20 (17 off-season) screened shelters $25 (22 off-season). In New Garner the fees are: with water $ 10, water and elec $15, screened shelter $20.
You can make online reservations at:
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us
Have a great time.
By the way, In the future try out Pedernales State Park and Inks Lake State Park, they are both nice.
Just as an added note, TPW does keep careful observation on park rules, and two that they are very picky about are; animal leash laws (and no animals on beaches and in public swimming areas) and no consumption of alcoholic beverages inside the park. They will stop you and fine or eject you for uncontrolled or bothersome pets, or if they notice beer cans, open containers or signs of intoxication. I have not had a problem with these, but have seen people around me kicked out and fined for these issues several times.
2007-11-12 07:22:33 · answer #1 · answered by US_DR_JD 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As with all Texas state parks you can call the number to that parks main gate and they will be able to answer any questions you may have.
2016-05-29 09:02:07 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't ben there for more than fifteen years,but the water is so clear,you can see the bottom of the river. We camped by the side of the cliff and went paddle boat riding.
2007-11-12 15:21:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋