CONCAN Pop. 71 Alt. 1,260

Horse backing on the Frio RiverGeneral-

Settled about 1840 in the rugged hills of north Uvalde County, supposedly named for "coon can," a Mexican qambling 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 facilities 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 U.S. 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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