State Park · Texas, United States
Franklin Mountains State Park
Franklin Mountains State Park is a state park in Texas, United States, covering 24,247 acres (9,812 ha), established in 1987.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | El Paso, Texas, United States |
| Area | 24,247 acres (9,812 ha) |
| Established | 1987 |
| Coordinates | 31.8836° N, 106.5020° W |
| Managed by | Texas state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
Open year-round
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Airports near this park
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- El Paso International Airport (ELP) · El Paso, United States · 9.0 miles away
- Abraham González International Airport (CJS) · Ciudad Juárez, Mexico · 17.6 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Franklin Mountains State Park?
Franklin Mountains State Park is in Texas, United States (31.8836° N, 106.5020° W).
When was Franklin Mountains State Park established?
Franklin Mountains State Park was established in 1987, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Franklin Mountains State Park?
Franklin Mountains State Park covers 24,247 acres (9,812 ha).
When is the best time to visit Franklin Mountains State Park?
Open year-round.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Texas_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Texas state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Mountains_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/franklin-mountains — Official park page.