Garner State Park

Garner is the most-visited state park in Texas, and once you've spent a summer evening floating the crystal-clear Frio River followed by the legendary nightly dance at the park concession, you'll understand why. Families have been coming here for generations — it's the kind of place where your grandparents camped and your kids will too. With over 300 campsites spread across the park, there's room for everyone, but summer weekends still book up fast.

310 campsites|Hill Country|2 hr 15 min from Austin|$8/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Full Hookup

$25/night

Pecan Bottom Loop · Sites 1-50 · 50 sites

Water, Sewer, 30/50-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water + Electric

$20/night

Rio Frio Loop · Sites 100-155 · 56 sites

Water, 20/30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water + Electric

$20/night

Shady Ridge Loop · Sites 215-260 · 46 sites

Water, 20/30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water + Electric

$20/night

Live Oak Loop · Sites 156-214 · 59 sites

Water, 20/30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water Only

$15/night

Cedar Hollow Loop · Sites 261-305 · 45 sites

WaterTent OK

Walk-in Tent

$15/night

Riverside Walk-in Loop · Sites 306-320 · 15 sites

Water nearbyTent OK

Screened Shelter

$50/night

River Shelters Loop · Sites S1-S18 · 18 sites

Electric, AC unit

Guide to Garner State Park

Best Campsites

For Families:Sites 100-155 (Rio Frio) — water + electric, closest walk to the river and concession area

For Privacy:Sites 215-260 (Shady Ridge) — up the hill, quieter, shaded by oaks and elms

For RVs:Sites 1-50 (Pecan Bottom) — full hookups, larger pads, easy access

For Couples:Screened shelters — air-conditioned with bunk beds, right near the river

When to Go

June through August is peak season — the summer dance runs nightly and the river is perfect. Spring break is also extremely busy. Book 5 months out for any summer weekend.

Tips

→Summer weekends book up the instant the 5-month window opens — set your alarm
→The river can be low in late summer during dry years — check conditions before you go
→Bring water shoes — the river bottom is rocky limestone
→The nightly dance is free and open to all ages — it's genuinely fun, not touristy
→Sites near the river can flood after heavy rain — check the weather forecast

Highlights

Swimming and tubing in the Frio River — spring-fed and ice coldNightly summer dance at the concession building (a Texas tradition since the 1940s)Old Baldy Trail — 1.7-mile climb with panoramic Hill Country viewsPaddleboard and kayak rentals on the riverMini golf and game room at the concessionOne of the largest campgrounds in the Texas parks system

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