Garner State Park - Wild Texas Forums: Parks, Travel & Recreation

12-06-2001, 06:58 PM

Well, I am of a young age and haven't been to Garner State Park more than 6 times. However- undoubtedly this is the place where I feel like I am home. The dances have been so much fun- I have met many people there that I still keep in touch with. (Not JUST boys). And when I am on my way from my hometown of Houston to Garner- I anxiouly look out my window until I see that "GARNER STATE PARK" sign. There is only one bad thing about Garner, and that is leaving. I cry when the time comes for my family to pack up our campsite and head back home- but there is always next year.

07-05-2002, 09:31 PM

I'm "supposed" to be going to Garner State Park in 3 weeks. (Somewhat concerned about all the rain recently)
We're staying in a water only campsite. We'll be arriving late and choosing our campsite in the dark and just crossing our fingers that it's a good site in the light of day! Does anyone know if these sites are on the river? Anyone got any tips on a good site, (ie: good spot on river, somewhat away from the other sites, or any other tips or things I should know) we will be in "New Garner" they call it. I'm unsure of whether we will take our little camper or just TENT IT. I've been unable to find a campsite map that's worth a darn. Thanks in advance!

Shannon · 07-06-2002, 12:19 AM

According to the latest Texas Parks & Wildlife Department news, Garner State Park will be CLOSED until at least July 18th due to catastrophic flooding. I would recommend you call the Texas State Parks Customer Contact Center at (512)389-8900 closer to your intended arrival date to re-confirm reservations, as it may take them longer than anticipated to clean up the damage. Since you're in a water-only site, you should not have too much trouble, versus folks who have reservations for the screened shelters -- which probably sustained a lot of damage in the floods.

The following is from Texas Parks & Wildlife's Garner State Park page:

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Due to the extensive damage Garner State Park has sustained from the recent flood, the park is closed for repair. The park suffered considerable damage from Frio River floodwaters that inundated campgrounds and restrooms, causing damage to electrical systems and park facilities. The park will remain closed, for cleanup and repairs, at least through July 18th. The decision to temporarily close is based on damage to water-wastewater systems that leaves the park without potable water and without the ability to serve the public in a way that would comply with state rules. Please continue to check back with our web site, or the T.P.W.D. Customer Contact Center at (512) 389-8900, for updates. Link to pictures of Garner State Park flood damage.

Hope this helps!

07-06-2002, 10:18 AM

I've been to Village Creek, Brazos Bend, Lake Somerville, Lake Livingston, Choke Canyon, Goliad, Guadalupe, Blanco, and my favorite so far, Pedernales State Park. But I was told I missed the best and most beautiful of all; Garner. It looks like a lot of damage though.....
(When I said "water only" I had no idea!)

Thanks so much for the info,
I saved the TPWD News link and will watch closely

01-30-2006, 02:17 PM

I'v been thare 3 times and i'm 17 teen and plan on going the rest of my life it was the best thing i'v ever seen the girls were asum and nice unlike it is an my home town.