Concan is small, but there is a lot packed into this bend of the Frio River. The best things to do in Concan range from slow mornings with a slice of homemade pie to canyon drives, rare songbirds, and a night sky so clear it feels close enough to touch. At Frio Country Resort, our Frio River cabins, vacation home rentals, and RV sites sit on more than thirty acres at Kenneth Arthur Crossing, putting you minutes from everything below.
If you are planning a trip for a specific month, check out our guide to what to do in Concan each season!
Best 7 Things To Do in Concan, Texas
1. Take a Scenic Drive Through the Frio Canyon
Few things to do in Concan, TX, are as easy or as rewarding as pointing the car north. Ranch Road 337 runs west out of Leakey with shaded stretches of oak and juniper opening onto long views across the Frio Canyon. It forms one leg of the Three Twisted Sisters, a legendary route linking Ranch Roads 335, 336, and 337.
2. Go Birdwatching Along the River
The Frio Canyon is one of the best birding spots in the state. Two rare species nest here in spring and early summer: the golden-cheeked warbler, which breeds nowhere else on earth but Central Texas, and the black-capped vireo.
Our guide to Texas Hill Country birds has more information!
3. Stargaze Under Dark Canyon Skies
With minimal light pollution between the canyon walls, Concan delivers a night sky most Texans never see from home. Friends of Garner State Park works to protect the Frio Canyon’s night skies, and Texas Parks and Wildlife hosts star parties across the state park system.
4. Float the Frio River
No list of things to do in Concan is complete without mentioning the Frio River. Some recommended local outfitters:
5. Hike and Swim at Garner State Park
Garner State Park is the anchor attraction of the area, with nearly three miles of Frio River frontage and a trail system that includes the short but steep climb up Old Baldy. Summer evenings bring the pavilion jukebox dance, a tradition that dates to the 1940s.
6. Watch the Frio Bat Flight
From March through September, Frio Cave sends 10 to 12 million Mexican free-tailed bats spiraling into the dusk sky. It is one of the largest publicly viewable colonies in the world, and guided evening tours include a short walk to the viewing area.
7. Play a Round at Frio Valley Ranch
Golfers can round out their list of things to do in Concan, Texas, at Frio Valley Ranch Golf Course, a par 72, eighteen-hole championship course stretching 7,333 yards with canyon views from nearly every fairway.
