Franklin Mountains State Park

El Paso, Texas

Franklin Mountains State Park

Location: El Paso, Texas
Category: Camping Sites

About

Urban Wilderness

Franklin Mountains State Park is the largest urban wilderness park in the continental United States, located entirely within the city limits of El Paso. Covering over 24,000 acres, it protects the rugged Chihuahuan Desert terrain of the Franklin Mountains.

The park offers extensive opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and camping. It provides stunning panoramic views of the city and the surrounding desert landscape, serving as a major recreational asset for the region.