I like both old garner and new garner, but there is are also cons to new garner:
Old Garner:
Pros
* close to all the action: hiking, park store, river dam, dance hall--all within a short walking distance
Cons
* more crowded, more activty, so a little louder than new garner
* camp sites are not as spread out as new garner
New Garner:
Pros
* not as crowded and a bit more quiet
Cons
* a distance away from the action. It is possible to walk to to the old garner section, but it's going to take a while and it requires going up a big hill--i would not recommend doing this with young kids--they will get tired.
I've been going to garner at least once a year since i was born. Next trip is at the end of feb, i can't wait!
The best camping sites with electric hookups in old garner are the ones right behind the cabins.