Garner State Park
Legendary Hill Country park on the Frio River with swimming, tubing, hiking, camping, and iconic summer dance tradition.
Garner State Park is a beloved Texas Hill Country destination on the crystal-clear Frio River, about 2 hours west of San Antonio. Families come to swim, float on inner tubes, hike 16 miles of scenic trails, and camp in cabins or screened shelters. The park's legendary summer dance tradition, going strong since the 1940s, is a uniquely Texan experience. With 1,774 acres of gorgeous Hill Country scenery, mini golf, paddleboats, and bike riding, it's the quintessential family summer getaway.
Garner State Park at a glance
- Type
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Address
- 234 RR 1050, Concan, TX 78838
- Hours
- Open daily. Gates typically 6 AM - 10 PM. Day use subject to capacity — arrive early in summer. About 2 hours from San Antonio.
- Price
- $. Day use $2-8/person (13+). Under 12 free. Camping extra. Reserve at reserve.tpwd.texas.gov.
- Ages
- All ages
- Phone
- (830) 232-6139
- Website
- tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks
Nearby places
- Great Northwest Branch Library: 1.5 mi away
- Potranco Branch Library: 1.6 mi away
- SeaWorld San Antonio: 1.7 mi away
- Aquatica San Antonio: 1.7 mi away
- Main Event San Antonio West: 2.1 mi away
More parks & playgrounds nearby
- Tom Slick Park: Southwest Side park with playground, trails, sports fields, and picnic areas, popular
- Culebra Creek Park: Far West Side park with greenway trails, a sports field and a pavilion.
- OP Schnabel Park
- Leon Creek Greenway Playground: West Side greenway trail with playgrounds, paved bike paths along Leon Creek, great
- Hill Country State Natural Area: Rugged 5,300-acre wilderness park near Bandera with 40+ miles of trails, hiking, biking
- Raymond Rimkus Park: Far West Side park with sports fields, playground, trails, and open space, popular
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