🏞️ River Swim
🟢 Easy $8/adult day use Reservation Required
🌊 About Garner State Park (Frio River)
One of the most iconic and crowded Texas state parks; generations of Texans have floated/swum the clear Frio River here.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$8/adult day use
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, clear
Best Season
📅 Summer (very popular/crowded)
Water Type
River — 2.9 miles frontage
County
Uvalde County, Texas
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
234 RR 1050, Concan, TX 78838
Access Notes:
Multiple easy access points; extremely popular, arrive early
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Reservation required — book in advance or you may be turned away
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: $8/adult day use
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace