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Pop.
71
Alt. 1,260
General-
Settled about 1840 in the rugged hills of north Uvalde County,
supposedly named for "coon can," a Mexican gambling
game. On U.S. 83 in scenic Frio River Canyon, an area of
numerous dude ranches and resort camps.
Garner
State Recreation Park- 1,420 acres on the Frio River,
an exceptionally scenic Hill Country area; long a very popular
family-oriented recreational park. Accommodations for 2
to 6 people in comfortable stone and timber cabins. Camping
area provides shaded sites for tents, trailers and screened
shelters. Rest rooms with showers, grocery store for supplies.
Other faculties include snack bar and restaurant in summer
season, pedal boats, miniature golf course, swimming, fishing,
boating, hiking and nature study. Located 10 miles north
of Concan (31 miles north of Uvalde) off US 83 on Park Rd.
29. Admission.
Scenic
Drives- Explore Frio River Canyon along U.S. 83, F.M.
1050 and Texas 127- all routes offer exceptional scenery.
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Thorough
effort has been made to provide accurate event information;
however, always confirm dates and times with the Uvalde
Chamber of Commerce at 830-278-4115 or 1-800-588-2533.
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