Discovering the Beauty of Franklin Mountains State Park

Franklin Mountains State Park | Texas State Parks
El Paso Texas , Texas

We visit Franklin Mountains State Park located just 15 minutes from El Paso. We hike the nature walk, Aztec Trail and visit an abandoned tin mine thats over 100 years old. If you enjoy hiking and biking this park for you.

Call of the Mountains
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.

Things to Do /Que se puede hacer?
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.

Hiking and Mountain Biking
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.

Camping
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.

Rock Climbing
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.

🌄Franklin Mountain State Park Fees: $5 Per person 13 years and older.
Free for children 12 years and under.

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[pattycook]

How is climbing those mountains and spending nights in those caves before it became popular we climb that mountain just about every other weekend when it was wild and Free we went over on horseback set up camp and climb to the top using ropes and climbing gear I grew up there and I absolutely love it you're absolutely wonderful I hope and pray they don't mess it up anymore than what it already is. Those mountains are absolutely wonderful and it has given me a memory that is absolutely wonderful and I will never forget I absolutely love El Paso

[doughutchison]

Another great video! We weren’t familiar with this state park. Very cool!

[OnTheMewve]

Hi new friend! Came over from the McGuire's Live and we look forward to watching more. We are # 999, only one more to go! ~Wilson & Kelli

[TheTravelingTexan]

I've never been out west but want to go someday. Thanks for sharing!

[WhereTheBASShasNoName]

Check out Big Bend National Park and Davis Mountains SP

[ktkamping]

Hi guys. Said hi to you on McGuires on Tires last night and wanted to come over and watch a few videos and subscribe to get you over the 1k mark. This is a great review. Pretty cool area. The mine area is really cool Hit the red button. New friends here. Thanks for sharing. KTKamping Kent and Tami

[queenofalltrades]

You need hiking poles. They would have been helpful on the rocks

[feelmountain]

[We~FeelFriends🐢] What an amazing hiking trails, the cave and some remains of mine are absolutely worth exploring
Thank you for sharing my friend, have a wonderful week ahead and stay in touch !!

[MrDmonies]

Hiking the Franklin, Davis, and Guadalupe Mountains are on my bucket list - but it's quite a trek to get there from Central TX.

[TerryXExplore]

Looks like a great place to explore! Another great video!! Glad to see your channel is doing so well - congrats! 😀👍

[ConsidertheWonders]

It’s a haul to get down to El Paso from Dallas. We had considered checking this one out if we do Arizona. This one will probably be on our bucket list for a while. Looks cool, very spacious. That mine looked neat.

[RoadtrippinwithTakacs]

The Cave hike was probably my favorite except for that loose rock area near the top. I'm digging the campsites. Gorgeous views from some. 👍💪 Nicely done.

[NeverStopAdventuring]

Aw, I love this video! My parents used to live in El Paso and I've been to Franklin Mountains State Park. We did the Aztec Cave trail. I did not know about the tin mines, those look so neat!

[mikeskywatcher]

is elpaso really part of new mexico culturally?

[TexasFamilyCamping]

I would totally explore that mine, so COOL! We will be checking this park out, thanks for the tour. Excellent video as always.