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Carbon512 · 05-11-2007, 04:21 PM

Hi all,

I'm thinking of car-tent camping at Garner (never been) on a weekday, the week before memorial day.

Garner sounds great, (especially the shady Persimmon Hill campsites) but I understand it can be busy during season and on weekends. I've only done weekday camping at smaller parks, and never in peak spring/early summer like this. Do you think the park would be very crowded on say a Mon- Weds during that time?

The main things I am looking for in this 2-3 day weekday trip are: swimming/wading access close to the tent site, for cooling off; pleasant hiking trails; and a peace-and-quiet experience in nature as opposed to a busy recreational experience. Think Garner would fit the bill? Any other parks known for being quiet during the week even in summer? (looking in Central Texas -- 2-3 hr drive from Austin)

Thanks!

05-11-2007, 04:21 PM	#1
Carbon512 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Texas Posts: 7	New Garner in May, on week days - solitude? Hi all, I'm thinking of car-tent camping at Garner (never been) on a weekday, the week before memorial day. Garner sounds great, (especially the shady Persimmon Hill campsites) but I understand it can be busy during season and on weekends. I've only done weekday camping at smaller parks, and never in peak spring/early summer like this. Do you think the park would be very crowded on say a Mon- Weds during that time? The main things I am looking for in this 2-3 day weekday trip are: swimming/wading access close to the tent site, for cooling off; pleasant hiking trails; and a peace-and-quiet experience in nature as opposed to a busy recreational experience. Think Garner would fit the bill? Any other parks known for being quiet during the week even in summer? (looking in Central Texas -- 2-3 hr drive from Austin) Thanks!