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Franklin Mountains State Park is open.

Why this statusReservations Recommended

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Type
Texas State Park
State
TX
Nearest town
El Paso
Franklin Mountains State Park

About Franklin Mountains State Park

Franklin Mountains State Park is a state park in El Paso, Texas, United States. The park is named after the Franklin Mountains, a mountainous range that extends 23 mi (37 km) from El Paso to New Mexico. Its headquarters are located at an elevation of 5,426 feet (1,654 m) with the highest peak, North Franklin Mountain, reaching 7,192 feet (2,192 m). Covering 24,247.56 acres (9,813 ha), it is one of the largest urban parks in the U.S. lying completely within city limits. The park is owned and operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and is open year-round.

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AddressEl Paso

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How we read this status

We derive Franklin Mountains State Park's status from the park system's public alerts, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Reservations Recommended Full method: how we check park status.