Garner State Park, Texas travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

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

3 sights · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Garner State Park

Crystal Cave

Frio River

Old Baldy

A trail to the top of this hill begins at the Pecan Grove campsite.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Oct–Apr. Summer highs reach about 96°F; winter lows dip to about 41°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Sep. (climate data from nearby San Antonio)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
SAT San Antonio International Airport, San Antonio — 76 mi away (major hub). Directions
SJT San Angelo Regional Mathis Field, San Angelo — 131 mi away. Directions

The park is 31 mi north of Uvalde off of US 83 at FM 1050.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Crystal Cave, Frio River
Lunch Garner Grill
Afternoon Old Baldy

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Understand

History

Landscape

Flora and fauna

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.

Less common animals include raccoons, skunks, and armadillos.

Climate

Get in

The park is 31 mi north of Uvalde off of US 83 at FM 1050.

See

See Crystal Cave

Maps

See Frio River

Maps

See Old Baldy

A trail to the top of this hill begins at the Pecan Grove campsite.

Maps

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.