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Garner State Park
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North America : United States of America : Texas : Hill Country : River Region : Garner State Park
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Garner State Park is in the Hill Country River Region of Texas.
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[edit] 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.
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[edit] Get in
The park is located 31 miles north of Uvalde off of US 83 at FM 1050.
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[edit][add listing] See
- Crystal Cave
- Frio River
- Old Baldy - A trail to the top of this hill begins at the Pecan Grove campsite.
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- 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.
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- Garner Park Convenience Store near the Pecan Grove campsite in the south of the park.
- Gift shop near Garner Pavilion.
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- Garner Grill, at Garner Pavilion. Hamburgers and hot dogs.
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[edit][add listing] Sleep
[edit] Lodging
A limited number of cabins are available. Inquire at the visitor's center.
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- Pecan Grove Camping Area
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