Garner State Park Camping Trip Information
Camping can be as simple or complicated as you want. I'll list a few items you may want to bring and adjust the list according to what you have or the amount of comfort you desire.
If you are camping, reserve a space in Old Garner. There are no screened shelters available in Old Garner, so if you need a shelter you'll be in a different part of the park. The Dining Hall in in Shady Meadows. It's centrally located in the park, but is a mile or so from each campground.
Entrance Fee: $5 per day, per person 13 and older for day use only. $3 per day, per person 13 and older for overnight use. $3 per day, per person Texas residents 65 on 9/1/95 or after. Gate is OPEN from 8am to 10pm. Peak Season gate is closed at 11:30 pm. Park DOES ACCEPT Credit Cards. (Discover, Master Card, Visa). Entrance fees are in addition to Campsite or day use facility fees.
Consider a Golden Passport for $50. Check with the ranger for the current benefits, but last year the entrance fee of $5.00/person was waived if you had the Passport. $50 is a good deal if you plan on going to state parks more than once in the year. It consists of a windshield decal and gets you into any state park in Texas for one year from month of purchase.
Things to bring
WatchtowerTent
Food (Nearest market is 30 minutes away)
Seasonings
Sleeping bags or blankets
Sleeping surface - cot, lounge chair, air mattress, etc.
Dry clothes
Camp Stove
Pots and pans
Charcoal and lighter fluid
Firewood (you cannot collect wood in the park) Soap Ice - there is a small convenience store, but they sometimes run out Towels Dishes, cups, forks, spoons, knives. Bathing suit Sunscreen Old shoes to wear in the river. Old tennis shoes or waterproof sandals are perfect. Rain slicker Back pack Flashlight Lantern Cards, board games or a good book if it rains Fishing equipment Inflatable boat or air mattress Clothesline Snakebit kit - Just kidding George!
Tim Constance
tconstance@usa.net
Date Last Modified: 1/26/98