Garner State Park

Fun traditions and beautiful scenery bring people back to Garner State Park time after time. Besides easy access to the Frio, the park offers many miles of hiking trails and camping options.

Day Use Information

All visitors are required to purchase a day pass for Garner State Park. A Texas State Park pass will waive entrance fees, but it is not the same as a day pass reservation. Day passes can sell out quickly, so plan ahead and purchase your pass several days before your visit. During peak summer season, Garner State Park offers three entry times: morning, afternoon, and evening. Day passes can be purchased online here.

13 years old and older: $8 per person

Children 12 and under are free

Things to Do

Garner State Park is a great place to visit for a swim or hike, or to enjoy a relaxing weekend. With 2.9 miles of Frio River winding through 1,774 acres of scenic Hill Country terrain, the park offers lots to see and do!

Swim in the Frio River or float its waters on an inner tube, operate a paddle boat, and hike 16 miles of scenic trails. You can also camp, study nature, picnic, canoe, fish, play miniature golf, geocache and ride bikes. And, of course, you can dance.

If you plan to swim or float at the park, read through our swimming safety tips before you come.

Overnight visitors can stay in screened shelters, cabins or tent or RV sites. Large groups can rent the screened shelter or group campsite. The park’s concessionaire sells meals and snacks during the busy season, and rents the pavilion in the off season.

Learn more about the park’s features at the visitor center. You can also shop for souvenirs.

Please beware of feral hogs in the park while visiting. Do not leave any food unattended. The hogs will get into coolers and ice chests.

Summer Dance

Since the 1940s, young folks (and the young at heart) have been gathering at the park’s concession building on summer evenings for a jukebox dance. They still do so today. Arrive early, as parking lots get full and gates can close as early as 8:30 p.m.

The concession building and dance pavilion, as well as other park facilities, were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Equipment Rentals

Visitors can rent paddle boats, kayaks and inner tubes, as well as tables, barbecue pits, heaters and fans. We also loan fishing gear for use in the park.

The park’s concessionaire operates a putt-putt golf course during busy seasons. For more information, visit Garner State Park Concessions.

PETS

You may bring pets to most state parks, but they cannot enter Texas State Park buildings. Learn about rules for pets at state parks. For park-specific pet restrictions, contact the park.