About Frio Valley River Golf Club
Is Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club public or private?
Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club welcomes public play in Concan, Texas. We like to think of FVR as your “club away from the club,” where everyone is welcome when the course is open to the public. We also offer membership opportunities and semi-private benefits, including special golf benefits for guests staying at participating Stay & Play properties.
Where is Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club?
Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club is located in Concan, Texas, in the heart of the Frio River region and approximately 90 miles west of San Antonio. The course is near Garner State Park at 520 Mountain Valley Drive, Concan, TX 78838.
What are the course specifications at Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club?
Frio Valley Ranch is an 18-hole, par-72 Texas Hill Country golf course designed by Bechtol Russell Golf. The course can play up to 7,333 yards from the back tees, with multiple tee options for golfers of different skill levels. Explore the course photos for a closer look at golf in the Frio Canyon.
Tee Times & Rates
How do I book a tee time at Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club?
Tee times can be booked online through the Frio Valley Ranch website or by calling or texting the golf shop at 830-834-9340. Advance tee times are recommended, especially on weekends and during peak travel periods in Concan.
How much does it cost to play golf at Frio Valley Ranch?
Green fees vary by number of holes and booking method. Visit the Frio Valley Ranch rates page for current 9-hole and 18-hole green fees, inclusions and other golf pricing.
Do you offer twilight, senior or military golf discounts?
Frio Valley Ranch keeps pricing simple with the same standard guest rates rather than separate senior or military rates. FVR may offer other golf specials or limited-time play options, so check current golf rates and offers when planning your round.
Does Frio Valley Ranch offer junior golf rates?
Please call or text the Frio Valley Ranch golf shop at 830-834-9340 for current junior golf pricing and policies.
Are singles and twosomes welcome at Frio Valley Ranch?
Yes. Golfers are welcome to play Frio Valley Ranch as a single, twosome or larger group. We generally do not pair groups of fewer than four with other golfers. All groups are expected to maintain their position with the groups ahead of and behind them so everyone can enjoy their round.
Can a non-golfer ride along at Frio Valley Ranch?
Yes. Non-golfing cart companions are welcome when space is available. The currently listed non-golfer rider fee is $25 for 9 or 18 holes. Check current FVR golf rates before your visit.
Golf Carts & Equipment
Is a golf cart included with my round at Frio Valley Ranch?
Yes. Golf carts are included with the currently listed Frio Valley Ranch green fees. Range balls are also included. To help groups move efficiently around the course, each golfer must have their own set of clubs. See current rates and inclusions for details.
Can I bring my own golf cart or push cart to Frio Valley Ranch?
Please call or text the Frio Valley Ranch golf shop at 830-834-9340 before your round for approval and information about current private-cart, push-cart and walking policies.
Does Frio Valley Ranch rent golf clubs?
Club and bag rentals are available at Frio Valley Ranch. Each golfer must have their own set of clubs. Check current rental pricing or call or text the golf shop at 830-834-9340 to confirm availability before arriving.
Does Frio Valley Ranch offer golf lessons?
Contact the Frio Valley Ranch golf shop at 830-834-9340 for information about current golf instruction and lesson availability.
Practice Facilities
Does Frio Valley Ranch have a driving range or practice facility?
Yes. Frio Valley Ranch has a golf practice facility where players can warm up before their round. Range balls are included with currently listed green fees, making it easy to practice before your tee time. See current golf rates and inclusions.
Pace of Play & Course Policies
What is Frio Valley Ranch’s pace-of-play policy?
Frio Valley Ranch is known for relaxed, social group golf. We like to joke that we have one rule: “No foursomes bigger than 12.” We want everyone to have a great time, but your group’s experience should not interfere with anyone else’s. Golfers should maintain their position with the groups ahead of and behind them throughout the round.
What is the dress code at Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club?
Golf attire is encouraged at Frio Valley Ranch, and collared shirts are requested. Shirts must be worn at all times while on the golf course. Guests who refuse to wear a shirt may be asked to leave without a refund.
Can I bring my own alcohol to Frio Valley Ranch?
No. Outside alcohol may not be brought onto Frio Valley Ranch property. Outside alcohol may be confiscated, and guests who violate the policy may be asked to leave without a refund. Food and beverages are available from the FVR Cantina.
Food, Drinks & the Golf Shop
Does Frio Valley Ranch have food and beverage service?
Yes. The Frio Valley Ranch clubhouse features a Cantina serving food and drinks. Golfers can also order from their cart’s GPS screen and have items delivered on the golf course when on-course delivery service is available.
Does Frio Valley Ranch have a golf shop?
Yes. The Frio Valley Ranch golf shop offers golf merchandise, apparel, hats, accessories and other golf essentials. The golf shop is located at the clubhouse at 520 Mountain Valley Drive in Concan.
Stay & Play
Can I plan a golf trip to Concan, Texas?
Absolutely. Frio Valley Ranch’s Stay & Play program works with participating Concan vacation-rental properties, making it easy to combine lodging and golf for group trips, family getaways, guys’ trips and Texas Hill Country golf weekends.
Does Frio Valley Ranch offer Stay & Play golf packages?
Yes. Guests staying at participating Frio Valley Ranch Stay & Play properties receive golf benefits included with their stay. Ask your Concan vacation-rental property whether it participates in the FVR Stay & Play program and what benefits are included.
Where can I stay for a golf trip to Frio Valley Ranch?
Frio Valley Ranch works with participating vacation-rental properties throughout the Concan area through its Stay & Play program. This allows visitors to combine a Concan vacation rental with golf and easy access to the Frio River, Garner State Park and other Hill Country activities.
Memberships
Does Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club offer memberships?
Yes. Frio Valley Ranch offers a limited number of golf membership and ownership opportunities with additional benefits beyond public play. For current membership availability and details, email golf@friovalleyranch.com or call or text 830-834-9340.
Do I need a membership to play Frio Valley Ranch?
No. Frio Valley Ranch welcomes public golf, so you do not need to be a member to book a tee time. Membership and ownership opportunities provide additional benefits for golfers looking for a deeper connection to FVR.
Events and Tournaments
Can I host a golf tournament or event at Frio Valley Ranch?
Absolutely. Frio Valley Ranch hosts charity golf tournaments, corporate outings, group golf trips, private events and weddings in Concan, Texas. We can help create an experience that fits your group, whether you are planning a traditional golf tournament or something more relaxed. For event information, call or text 830-834-9340 or email golf@friovalleyranch.com.
Can Frio Valley Ranch accommodate group golf outings?
Yes. Frio Valley Ranch welcomes group golf outings in Concan, including corporate groups, charity events, family groups, golf weekends and other organized outings. Groups staying overnight can also explore the FVR Stay & Play program to combine golf with participating Concan vacation rentals.
Things to Do in Concan, Texas
What are the best things to do in Concan, Texas?
Concan is one of the Texas Hill Country’s best destinations for outdoor recreation. Popular things to do include floating, swimming and kayaking the Frio River; playing golf at Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club; hiking and exploring Garner State Park; watching the Frio Bat Flight; fishing, birdwatching and stargazing; and visiting local restaurants, shops and attractions throughout the Frio Canyon and Uvalde County.
What is Concan, Texas known for?
Concan is best known for the clear, spring-fed Frio River and its location in the Texas Hill Country near Garner State Park. Generations of visitors have come to Concan for Frio River trips, family vacations, hiking, camping and outdoor recreation. Concan is also home to Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club, giving visitors another way to experience the Frio Canyon and surrounding Hill Country landscape.
What can you do in Concan besides float the Frio River?
There is plenty to do in Concan beyond floating the river. Play golf at Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club, hike Old Baldy and other trails at Garner State Park, see the seasonal Frio Bat Flight, go fishing or birdwatching, explore local shops and restaurants, take a scenic drive or spend an evening stargazing. These land-based activities also make Concan appealing when river conditions are not ideal for floating.
Is there a golf course in Concan, Texas?
Yes. Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club is located directly in Concan, Texas, near the Frio River and Garner State Park. The public Texas Hill Country golf course makes it easy to add golf to a Frio River vacation, family getaway, guys’ trip or weekend in Concan without having to travel outside the area.
Can I combine golf with a Frio River vacation?
Yes. Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club is located in Concan near the Frio River, making it easy to combine golf with floating, swimming, kayaking and other Frio River activities. Visitors can spend one day on the river and another on the golf course, or fit both activities into the same day.
What is there to do near Garner State Park?
Visitors to Garner State Park can swim and float the Frio River, hike approximately 16 miles of trails, canoe, fish, bike, geocache and enjoy the park’s famous summer evening dances. Nearby Concan offers even more things to do, including golf at Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club, river outfitters, dining, shopping and the seasonal Frio Bat Flight.
Where can you go hiking near Concan, Texas?
Garner State Park is the best-known hiking destination near Concan, with approximately 16 miles of trails through the Texas Hill Country. Hikes range from easier walks to more challenging climbs and scenic overlooks. One of the best known is Old Baldy, which rises above the Frio River canyon. Visitors can easily combine a morning hike at Garner State Park with an afternoon round of golf at nearby Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club.
What is Old Baldy near Concan?
Old Baldy is one of the signature landmarks and hikes at Garner State Park. The climb takes hikers above the Frio River canyon for expansive views of the surrounding Texas Hill Country. It is one of the area’s most recognizable hikes and can be combined with swimming, sightseeing or golf at nearby Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club for a full day outdoors.
Can you swim, tube or kayak the Frio River in Concan?
Yes. Swimming, tubing, kayaking and canoeing are among the signature Frio River activities in Concan. Local outfitters offer equipment rentals and float-trip services, and Garner State Park also provides river access. River access and conditions vary, so visitors should check current conditions and use designated public access or access provided by their lodging or outfitter. Golf at Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club is another nearby outdoor activity that does not depend on river flow.
What is the Frio Bat Flight?
The Frio Bat Flight is a seasonal wildlife experience near Concan where visitors can watch millions of Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from Frio Cave into the evening sky. It is one of the Frio Canyon’s most distinctive natural attractions. Because the bat emergence occurs in the evening, visitors can easily pair it with daytime activities such as floating the Frio River, hiking or playing golf at Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club.
Is Concan good for birdwatching and wildlife viewing?
Yes. Concan and the surrounding Uvalde County landscape offer birdwatching and wildlife-viewing opportunities among rivers, canyons, woodlands and natural areas. Garner State Park is one of the region’s major natural areas, while the seasonal Frio Bat Flight offers another distinctive wildlife experience. Golfers at Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club also experience the open natural landscape of the Frio Canyon while playing.
Is Concan a good place for stargazing?
Yes. Concan’s rural Texas Hill Country setting has much less urban light than major Texas cities, making nighttime skies part of the area’s appeal. Garner State Park also offers ranger programs and periodically hosts nighttime activities. Visitors can spend the day on the Frio River, hiking or playing golf at Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club and then enjoy an evening outdoors under the Hill Country sky.
What can families do in Concan, Texas?
Concan is well suited to family and multi-generational trips. Families can float and swim in the Frio River, play golf at Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club, hike and explore Garner State Park, fish, kayak, watch the Frio Bat Flight, visit local shops and restaurants, and spend evenings outdoors. The combination of river recreation and land-based activities gives families options for different ages and interests.
What are the best things to do in Concan when the Frio River is low?
A Concan vacation does not have to depend entirely on river conditions. Visitors can play golf at Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club, hike at Garner State Park, go birdwatching or wildlife viewing, see the seasonal Frio Bat Flight, explore local shops and restaurants, take scenic drives or plan a day trip into Uvalde. Golf is particularly useful for travelers looking for outdoor things to do in Concan that do not depend on Frio River flow.
What are the best things to do in Concan in spring, fall and winter?
Concan offers outdoor recreation well beyond the peak summer river season. Spring is well suited to golf, hiking, birdwatching, fishing and exploring the Frio River area. Fall brings cooler temperatures for golf at Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club, hiking and exploring the Texas Hill Country. Winter is generally quieter and offers opportunities for golf, hiking, wildlife viewing, scenic drives and exploring the Frio Canyon.
Are there things to do in Concan for adults and groups?
Yes. Adults and groups can build a Concan getaway around golf at Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club, Frio River activities, hiking, kayaking, fishing, local dining and shopping, the Frio Bat Flight, stargazing and Texas Hill Country day trips. Groups staying together in a vacation rental can also use FVR’s Stay & Play program to make golf part of a multi-day Concan trip.
Is Concan worth visiting if you don’t want to float the river?
Yes. Although the Frio River is Concan’s best-known attraction, the area offers much more than river recreation. Visitors can play golf at Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club, hike at Garner State Park, watch wildlife, go birdwatching or fishing, stargaze, shop, dine and explore the surrounding Texas Hill Country. Golf and other land-based activities also make Concan a destination outside the peak summer floating season.
How many days should you spend in Concan?
A three- or four-day weekend gives visitors enough time to experience several of the best things to do in Concan. A typical trip might include a day floating or swimming the Frio River, a round of golf at Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club, hiking and sightseeing at Garner State Park, and time for local dining, shopping or the seasonal Frio Bat Flight.
What is a good weekend itinerary for Concan, Texas?
A long weekend in Concan can combine the area’s biggest attractions: the Frio River, Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club, Garner State Park and other Texas Hill Country activities. Spend one day floating, swimming or kayaking the Frio; another morning playing golf followed by an afternoon exploring Concan; and another day hiking or sightseeing at Garner State Park. During bat-flight season, add the Frio Bat Flight around sunset.
Where should I stay for a golf and Frio River vacation in Concan?
Concan offers vacation homes, cabins, resorts and other lodging near the Frio River. Visitors who want to combine lodging with golf can explore Frio Valley Ranch’s Stay & Play program, which works with participating Concan-area vacation rental properties and includes golf benefits with qualifying stays. It is designed for families, groups and golf getaways that also include the Frio River, Garner State Park and other Concan activities.
What are good day trips from Concan, Texas?
Concan is a convenient base for exploring Uvalde County and the surrounding Texas Hill Country. Visitors can explore Uvalde, Utopia, Sabinal and natural areas such as Lost Maples State Natural Area, along with museums, historic sites, parks and scenic drives throughout the region. The Uvalde County Concan visitor guide is a useful resource for planning nearby activities. A day trip can also be combined with golf at Frio Valley Ranch before or after exploring the region.