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Franklin Mountains State Park, El Paso, Texas

 
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Distance from city center: 7.4mi
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added on the 29th of October, 2010
The largest state park in the US, Franklin Mountains State Park is accessible to the public from 8am to 5pm seven days a week.

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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