A summer vacation should feel easy, refreshing, and a little unforgettable. At Frio Country Resort in Concan, TX, days begin with Hill Country sunshine and end with stars over the Frio River. Our Frio River cabins, RV sites, and vacation home rentals keep you close to the water, local outfitters, Garner State Park, and the gorgeous Texas Hill Country landscape that makes this one of the best summer vacation spots in Texas.
Why the Frio River Is One of the Best Summer Vacation Spots
The Frio River’s clear, spring-fed water stays refreshingly cool because much of it comes from underground sources insulated from the Texas heat. Tubing is one of the most popular ways to enjoy the Frio River.
A few local outfitters to know include:
– Josh’s Frio River Outfitters
– Happy Hollow Frio River Outfitters
Explore the Garner State Park Hiking Trails
Just a short drive from Frio Country Resort, Garner State Park adds hiking, paddling, swimming, and canyon views to your summer vacation itinerary. Climb Old Baldy for a sweeping look at the Frio River canyon, explore Crystal Cave Trail, or choose an easier walk through shaded groves and native plants.
Dance Under the Stars at Garner State Park
Garner State Park is not only known for river views and hiking trails. It is also home to one of the most beloved summer traditions in the Texas Hill Country: the Garner State Park dances. Since the 1940s, visitors have gathered at the park’s concession building on summer evenings for jukebox dances, and the tradition still brings families, couples, and friends to the pavilion dance floor today. This is a great way to spend a summer vacation in the Texas Hill Country!
Experience the Frio Bat Flight at Sunset
One of the most unforgettable summer vacation experiences near Concan happens just before sunset at the Frio Bat Cave. Each evening during the warmer months, millions of Mexican free-tailed bats make their way from the cave in a swirling, wave-like formation that fills the sky. With an estimated population of about 10 to 12 million bats, this is one of the largest publicly viewable bat colonies in the world, and watching them take flight is a true Texas Hill Country moment.
