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Everything you need to know about camping at Franklin Mountains State Park. Updated for 2026.
Campsites at Franklin Mountains State Park range from $10 to $10 per night, plus a $5/person daily entrance fee. Walk-in Tent (): $10/night. Primitive Drive-up (): $10/night.
Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For popular weekends at Franklin Mountains State Park, you'll want to book the moment the window opens — at 8 a.m., exactly 5 months before your arrival date. Midweek stays are much easier to find.
Franklin Mountains State Park has 19 total sites. 14 Walk-in Tent sites in the loop, 5 Primitive Drive-up sites in the loop.
It depends on what you're looking for. For Hikers: The walk-in tent sites at the Tom Mays Unit put you closest to trail access and offer the most solitude — note several require a high-clearance vehicle to reach.
Essentials: tent or RV (depending on site type), sleeping bags, cooler with ice, firewood (can't collect wood in most Texas parks), sunscreen, bug spray, water bottles, and headlamps. The Wyler Aerial Tramway nearby offers stunning views of El Paso and Juárez
October-April. Summers are extremely hot (100°F+).
Cancellations at Franklin Mountains State Park post directly to the ReserveAmerica booking system, so check it there for openings, especially midweek. If nothing opens up, a cabin or vacation rental near El Paso is a solid backup you can book today.
Franklin Mountains State Park doesn't have traditional cabins, but offers Walk-in Tent, Primitive Drive-up camping options.
Yes. Primitive Drive-up (): max 5 sites, No water, no electricity - self-contained RV sites only. Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
Franklin Mountains State Park is about 8 hr from downtown Austin. Located near El Paso, TX in the West Texas region.
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