Franklin Mountains State Park

Franklin Mountains State Park spans 27,000 acres with rocky peaks, mountain trails, and desert vegetation across an elevation range of 4,000 feet.

The area became a protected state park in 1979, preserving geological formations that date back millions of years in the Franklin Mountains range.

The land contains sites where Native American communities lived through generations, leaving artifacts and traces of their presence in these mountains.

The park provides facilities for rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking on marked trails, with a visitor center offering maps and guidance.

Mountain peaks within this park reach 7,192 feet above sea level, making them the highest points in El Paso County.

Location: Texas

Inception: 1979

Fee: Yes

Website: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/franklin-mountains

Operator: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Address: 2900 2900 Tom Mays Access Road 79911 El Paso 79911 El Paso

Website: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/franklin-mountains

GPS coordinates: 31.90830,-106.52490

Latest update: May 21, 2025 16:40