What does it cost to visit Franklin Mountains State Park?

Entry to Franklin Mountains State Park costs $5 daily adult entrance. Hours: Open year-round.

Does Franklin Mountains State Park have RV hookups?

Yes, 14 campsites at Franklin Mountains State Park have utility hookups.

Can I swim at Franklin Mountains State Park?

Yes, Water Lake is open to swimming at Franklin Mountains State Park.

State park

Franklin Mountains State Park

The park entrance is 5.4 miles from Westway. 21 campsites. Day use costs $5 daily adult entrance. Hours: Open year-round. Franklin Mountains State Park is a state park in El Paso County, Texas.

Franklin Mountains State Park map

Franklin Mountains State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.

Common questions

: Franklin Mountains State Park has 21 developed campsites. Sites can be reserved in advance. 14 sites have utility hookups.
: Entry to Franklin Mountains State Park costs $5 daily adult entrance. Hours: Open year-round.
: Franklin Mountains State Park is 5.4 miles from Westway.
: Yes, 14 campsites at Franklin Mountains State Park have utility hookups.
: Yes, Water Lake is open to swimming at Franklin Mountains State Park.

Before you go

Franklin Mountains State Park is 5.4 miles from Westway.

Camping at Franklin Mountains State Park

Franklin Mountains State Park has 21 developed campsites. Sites can be reserved in advance. 14 sites have utility hookups.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

Swimming

Water Lake

Public lands next to Franklin Mountains State Park

National Park Service unitChamizal National Memorial, a National Park Service unit, is 2.3 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.

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