Franklin Mountains State Park

The largest urban wilderness park in the US, rising dramatically out of El Paso. The entire Franklin Mountain Range is within the park — 26,000+ acres of Chihuahuan Desert.

50 campsites|West Texas|8 hr from Austin|$5/person entrance fee

Set Alert

Loading availability for Franklin Mountains State Park...

This may take 15–30 seconds

Campsite Types

Electric

$22/night

Tom Mays Loop · Sites 1-50 · 50 sites

Water, electricRV OKTent OK

Guide to Franklin Mountains State Park

Best Campsites

For Hikers:Tom Mays area sites — closest to trail access

When to Go

October-April. Summers are extremely hot (100°F+).

Tips

→Bring plenty of water — desert conditions year-round
→The Wyler Aerial Tramway nearby offers stunning views of El Paso and Juárez

Highlights

Largest urban wilderness park in the US26,000+ acres of Chihuahuan DesertTom Mays area camping and hikingAerial tramway to summit nearby

Franklin Mountains State Park FAQ — Camping tips, pricing, and booking advice →

Don't wait for Franklin Mountains State Park to open up

Set an alert and we’ll email you the moment a site becomes available.

Set Alert for Franklin Mountains State Park