RV Parks Near Vinton, TX

RV Parks Near Vinton, TX

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Located in northern El Paso County, the Vinton area can be used as a staging ground to explore many historical and geographical Texas points of interest. Offering RV parks to suit all preferences, visitors can explore nearby White Sands National Monument, the Rio Grande and battle sites of the Civil War.

Gaslight Square

Gaslight Square is located in Canutillo, a six-minute drive from Vinton. If proximity to Vinton is your priority, this park is the best available option. Located 12 minutes from the western entrance of Franklin Mountains State Park, visitors can spend the day hiking along Anthony's Nose, a rugged trail ascending through some of the park's taller peaks.



Gaslight Square is composed of both an RV park and permanent mobile home park. Forty sites, some of which are pull-through spaces, with full hook-ups are offered to campers.



Gaslight Square

500 Talbot Ave.

Canutillo, TX 79835

915-877-2238

gaslightsquaremhc.com

Franklin Mountains State Park

Franklin Mountains State Park is located 15 minutes from Vinton. These mountains have been occupied by humans for 12,000 years.



Visitors can explore peaks that climb to 7,192 feet, see views of the Rio Grande and have opportunities for rock climbing, backpacking and for the fit, mountain biking along the seldom-traveled Sunset Loop. The park offers five RV sites with no hook-ups so campers should plan on carting an ample supply of water.



Franklin Mountains State Park

1331 McKelligon Canyon Road

El Paso, TX 79930

915-566-6441

tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/franklin/#act

Western Sky's RV Park

Western Sky's RV Park is located in Vado, New Mexico, 22 minutes north of Vinton. Vado's central location makes it a perfect base from which to explore multiple recreation areas.



The Organ Mountains Wilderness Study Area is located 30 minutes north and features technical climbing and trails such as those that cross through the jutting, granite peaks of Baylor Pass.



Western Sky's RV Park provides 172 pull-through sites with full hook-ups and a pool to cool down in after a satisfying hike in the heat.



Western Sky's RV Park

16201 Los Alturas

Vado, NM 88702

505-233-2573

westernskysrvpark.com

Article Written By Mike Biscoe

Mike Biscoe has been writing since 2009. Focusing on travel, sports and entertainment topics, he has credits in various online publications including LIVESTRONG.COM and Trails. He often writes articles covering uncommon travel destinations from firsthand experience. Biscoe holds a Certificate of Completion in acting from the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts.

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