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4worldlovers:
The Franklin Mountains provided most of the basic necessities of life for early people here. Today, the mountains meet a different human need – our need for time in nature. Come explore these high-desert mountains, just 15 minutes from El Paso.

Franklin Mountains State Park offers great hiking, biking and rock climbing. Visit for the day or camp overnight. Look for geocaches, bird (and nature) watch, or bring a picnic. Shop for gift items at our park store.

Explore almost 27,000 acres (about 40 square miles) on over 100 miles of trail. Carry plenty of water and a cell phone, wear good shoes, dress for the weather, and travel with a partner. Be prepared for rugged desert terrain.

Stay at one of our campsites in the Tom Mays Unit. Walk to one of 14 tent sites, or park at one of five RV sites. Rent a group camp for your next gathering. Campsites do not have water or electricity; bring enough water for drinking, cooking and cleaning.

Climb at the designated area in McKelligon Canyon or at Sneed’s Cory in the Tom Mays Unit. Bring your own equipment. Stay safe, and follow best practices for climbing.

We need your help. Contact the park or the Franklin Mountains Wilderness Coalition.

Support state parks by donating to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation.

Please stay on a designated trail at all times when you hike. Please do not drive on any dirt roads or trails (in car or ATV).

We lead hikes, bike rides, arts in the parks activities and more. Check the Events page for upcoming programs.

Call the park to ask about programs for clubs, scout groups, school groups, or any group of more than eight. We may limit the number of hikers in a tour group or cancel trips due to weather.

Kids: Become a Junior Ranger! Learn to enjoy and care for this state park.

Download Franklin Mountains State Park Junior Ranger Activity Booklet or pick up a copy at headquarters.

Borrow an Explorer Pack, loaded with tools for exploring the park

El Paso presents a live musical on the city’s history each summer, minor league baseball, Wilderness Park Museum, Chamizal National Memorial, and many other attractions.

Check out Ciudad Juarez, Mexico; the Mission Trail, home to some of the oldest missions in the nation; and El Camino Real, the ancient Spanish road that today takes travelers from Mexico to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Learn more on the Texas Historical Commission - Texas Mountain Trail website.

4worldlovers:
Destination El Paso is organized as the parent of three branded operating divisions: Visit El Paso, El Paso Live, and El Paso Water Parks.

Visit El Paso is responsible for destination marketing for the City of El Paso and includes Convention Development and Meeting Planning Services; El Paso Film & Creative Industries Commission; Tourism Development to include management of two Visitor Information Centers, as well as advertising and media relations. El Paso Live is responsible for venue and event management for City of El Paso-owned venues: Judson F. Williams Convention Center, Abraham Chavez Theatre, Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Centre, and McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre. Each operating division is represented as a brand with its own website and social media presence.

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The City of El Paso Parks & Recreation Department aims to provide indoor and outdoor leisure services to persons of all ages so they can develop skills, socialize, experience nature, relax and live a healthier lifestyle.


The Parks and Recreation Department joins the ranks of elite park and recreation organizations across the country by earning accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

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Spray Parks are currently closed for the season. The 2023 season runs from May 27, 2023 - September 10, 2023. For the most up-to-date information follow the Parks and Recreation Page on Facebook and Instagram.


(Enhanced Spray Park with 2 separate spray parks of one for humans and one for dogs.)


The City of El Paso offers the following rules to make your spray park visit enjoyable and safe. The “spray park” area is defined as the splash pad with its interactive features and the adjacent sidewalks and pavilion. Spray park rules:


Interact with the Spray ONLY if free of diarrhea or a contagious disease

4worldlovers: The Wyler Aerial Tramway at Franklin Mountains State Park is on 195.742 acres of rugged mountain and rock formations on the east side of the Franklin Mountains.

The tramway is currently closed due to safety concerns. TPWD is working with local partners to determine the tramway’s future. Learn more on the Tramway Study page.

Park grounds are only open for guided programs; check our Events page for the schedule.

Driving the paved road that snakes up the east side of the Franklin Mountains from the intersection of McKinley and Alabama streets is half the fun. You’ll arrive at a parking area that sits at an elevation of 4,692 feet. The view of El Paso, to the east, is magnificent. Here you can also admire the beauty of cacti gardens.

From Ranger Peak, 5,632 feet above sea level, you’ll see 7,000 square miles encompassing three states and two nations and the vast and stark beauty of the southwest.

Support state parks by donating to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation.

4worldlovers:
Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder of the harmonious settlement of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and Mexico. We celebrate the cultures of the borderlands to promote the same mutual respect that helped to diplomatically resolve an international disagreement. Read More