Consisting of more than 1400 acres, some on the Frio River, in norther Uvalde County, the park is one of the true beauty spots of Texas. The park was acquired in 1934-36 and named for John Nance Garner, who was Vice-President of the United States at the time. The Civilian Conservation Corps made the original improvements. Facilities include campsites, picnic sites, and trails.
Location:
HC 70 Box 599, Concan Texas 78838
Telephone
830-232-6132
Other Texas State Parks nearby:
(Concan) Garner State Park
(San Antonio) Government Canyon State Natural Area
(Bandera) Hill Country State Natural Area
(Brackettville) Kickapoo Cavern State Park
(Castroville) Landmark Inn State Historical Park
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04/20 Coming to The Concan area
Wild Hog Festival and Craft Fair Sabinal TX March22-24 The annual World Championship Wild Hog Catching Contest features a two-person team chasing a wild hog in a pen, capturing the hog, placing it in a burlap sack and crossing the finish line in the fastest time.
Old Settlers Music Festival Driftwood TX April18-21 Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and craft, camping, food, and libations.
Austin Yoga Conference Austin TX May11-12 Mehtab, Kyra Haglund, Charlotte Matsumura, and Gioconda are among the master yoga teachers who will appear at the Austin Yoga Conference.
Cactus Pear Music Festival San Antonio TX July5-15 A classical music festival inspired by the cactus pear margarita.
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