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US-83: Leakey to Concan
US 83, Texas Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway · Leakey → Concan
The drive
US 83 follows the Frio River canyon south from Leakey, the seat of Real County, to Concan in easy bends between limestone bluffs and cypress-lined river crossings. It is a short, relaxed drive in the western Hill Country.
About nine or ten miles south of Leakey, the entrance to Garner State Park is on the highway, on the Frio River. The park has camping, cabins and river swimming, and on summer evenings it plays jukebox music for dancing at its concession building. Concan, in Uvalde County, is where the drive ends.
US 83 continues south to Uvalde, and RM 1050 to Utopia is a separate drive.
Along the way
- Leakey (US-83)
- Concan (US-83)
Good to know
- Garner State Park charges a daily entry fee and often reaches capacity in season, so reservations are strongly recommended.
- Heavy rain can raise the Frio and flood low spots; check road status after storms.
- Garner State Park hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the gates can close early on busy summer dance nights.
Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check TxDOT DriveTexas.
Questions about this drive
How long does US 83 from Leakey to Concan take?
US 83 from Leakey to Concan is 16.4 miles and takes about 20 minutes.
Where is Garner State Park on US 83?
Garner State Park is on the Frio River near Concan, about nine or ten miles south of Leakey on US 83.
Do I need a reservation for Garner State Park?
Texas Parks and Wildlife strongly recommends reserving camping and day use, because the park often reaches capacity.
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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.