Franklin Mountains State Park, El Paso, Texas
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You can take part on tours scheduled every day, though there is a 1O-person limit, so you should book in advance. You can also go rock-climbing or camping, but because there is no water or electricity you have to contact them before you decide to put up a tent anywhere.
It is an amazing sight, with the mountains in the background and it a great for pictures if not anything else.
Address:
1331 McKelligon Canyon Rd, El Paso, TX 79930, USA
Price:
Low prices.
Opening Hours:
8am to 5pm.
On the web:
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/franklin/

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