Frio River facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Frio River
Location of the Frio River, Texas
Other name(s)	Río Frio
Country	United States
Physical characteristics
Main source	Real County, Texas 2,300 ft (700 m)
River mouth	Nueces River, Live Oak County, Texas
Length	200 mi (320 km)
Basin features
Basin size	7,310 sq mi (18,900 km2)

The Frio River is a beautiful river located in the state of Texas in the United States. Its name, "Frio," comes from the Spanish word for "cold." This name perfectly describes the river's cool water, which comes from natural springs.

Where the Frio River Flows

The Frio River has three main branches that feed into it. These are called the East Frio River, the West Frio River, and the Dry Frio River. The West Frio River starts from springs in Real County, Texas. It then meets the East Frio River near the town of Leakey. The Dry Frio River joins the main river northeast of Uvalde.

The Frio River flows for about 200 miles (320 km) in a general southeast direction. It eventually empties into the Nueces River near the town of Three Rivers. Along its journey, the Frio River helps fill the Choke Canyon Reservoir. This reservoir is located in McMullen and Live Oak Counties.

Fun on the Frio River

Because the Frio River is always cool and has a steady flow, it's a very popular spot in the summer. Many people visit to cool off and have fun.

Garner State Park

Garner State Park is a well-known park located right on the Frio River. It's about 10 miles (16 km) south of Leakey. The park offers lots of activities for visitors. You can go camping, fishing, or enjoy other outdoor adventures.

Other Places to Visit

Besides Garner State Park, there are many other private campgrounds along the river. These places also offer fun ways to enjoy the Frio River. People often go tubing, swimming, or just relax by the water.

Interesting Facts About the Frio River

• Frio County, Texas is a county in Texas that was named after the Frio River.
• The Frio River is popular for activities like kayaking and canoeing in some parts. However, during summer, the river's water level can get low in certain areas. This happens because some water soaks into the limestone ground. So, the riverbed might look dry in places.
• It's important to know that the land along the riverbanks is usually private property. You can only get into the river from public access points. If you are canoeing or kayaking, you might need to briefly step onto private land to get around obstacles in the river. This is allowed, but you should always respect private property.

Gallery

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  The Frio River flows through Garner State Park in Uvalde County, Texas.

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  Cypress trees line the waters of the Frio River, located in the Texas Hill Country.

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  The Frio River snakes through Garner State Park, located in Uvalde County, Texas, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.

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  The Frio River winds along the east side of Garner State Park (on the left, showing a dam that forms a swimming area).

See also

In Spanish: Río Frío (Texas) para niños