The best campgrounds near Fabens, Texas with climbing

Climbers head to Fabens for rugged terrain and desert sky. You’ll find over 40 campsites set up for climbing trips, with pitches tucked near boulders and wide-open views. Average sites run $42 a night, but you can snag a spot for as little as $21. Showers, toilets, and campfires are common, so you won’t be roughing it more than you want to. Top picks like Spur-C Desert Oasis #1 (52 reviews), True Explorer Hacienda (6 reviews), and Gleatherland Ranch (5 reviews) put you close to the action. Horseback riding and hiking are on offer if you want a break from the rock. Bring solid footwear—Fabens terrain doesn’t take it easy on anyone.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Climbers head to Fabens for rugged terrain and desert sky. You’ll find over 40 campsites set up for climbing trips, with pitches tucked near boulders and wide-open views. Average sites run $42 a night, but you can snag a spot for as little as $21. Showers, toilets, and campfires are common, so you won’t be roughing it more than you want to. Top picks like Spur-C Desert Oasis #1 (52 reviews), True Explorer Hacienda (6 reviews), and Gleatherland Ranch (5 reviews) put you close to the action. Horseback riding and hiking are on offer if you want a break from the rock. Bring solid footwear—Fabens terrain doesn’t take it easy on anyone.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Gleatherland Ranch

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28mi from Fabens · 5 sites · RVs, Lodging · Clint, TX

Enjoy beautiful views of Hueco Tanks, the surrounding mountains and expansive night skies at our 18 acre Ranch. Gleatherland offers a full array of accommodations including primitive camping, water/electric RV sites, glamping in one of our unique yurts or retro campers (seasonal) , as well as two fully equipped vacation rental homes open year round. ( see dates) Located just minutes away from Hueco Tanks State Park. Enjoy all the park has to offer including rock climbing, hiking, birding rock art tours, etc. Other area attractions include Franklin Mountains, Guadalupe National Park, Carlsbad Caverns, White Sand Nat'l Monument, Hot Springs of TorC and more (from 1-2 hours drive). Dates; Primitive & RV Camping open August - May (closed June and July) Glamping (yurts) open seasonally Nov- May Vacation rental homes : open all year Reservations required 24 hours in advance for all rentals and RV sites Primitive Camping - walk-ins only, no reservation required.

2. Spur-C Desert Oasis #1

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40mi from Fabens · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Anthony, NM

Learn more about this land: This site, SPUR-C DESERT OASIS, is an acre of sandy soil full of desert bushes, cacti, and trees. Go to hipcamp.com/en-US/land/new-mexico-spur-c-desert-oasis-1-kk9hworr?adults=1&children=0&srid=a63deb04-fae3-4644-93bf-7d8d9d2a4424&arrive=2025-09-18&depart=2025-09-19 to schedule. An area for parking / or tenting, sleeping in your auto or RV is cleared. It is situated at the east end of a 20 acre horse boarding stable. This is a quiet setting in southern New Mexico just one mile off McNutt Rd on a dirt road. There is plenty of space to stretch your legs and enjoy a view of the Franklin Mountains and if you are lucky some of our wildlife. A great place to spend a quiet, safe, stopover. You are within easy reach of White Sands National Park, Hueco Tanks Park, Franklin Mountain Park, and all the amenities of El Paso ,Texas. Schedule with hipcamp.com/en-US/land/new-mexico-spur-c-desert-oasis-1-kk9hworr?adults=1&children=0&srid=a63deb04-fae3-4644-93bf-7d8d9d2a4424&arrive=2025-09-18&depart=2025-09-19. This site is only for a few days stay: not a permanent RV park. .

3. True Explorer Hacienda

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12mi from Fabens · 3 sites · RVs · Clint, TX

Located in a Quiet neighborhood outside city limits close to climbing/hiking at Hueco Tanks SP within 30 min, go off-road at Red Sands OHV within 2 minutes or hike at Franklin Mountains SP. One acre of land, will give you a quiet stay and starry skies. 30 min from downtown El Paso. On-site basketball court and grill.

4. Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site

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20 sites · Butterfield, Texas

Grab your climbing shoes—these rocky formations are a mountaineer's playground

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5. Franklin Mountains State Park

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24 sites · Westway, Texas

The Franklin Mountains certainly fit into Texas' mantra of everything is bigger.

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6. Historic Cornudas, Texas

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44mi from Fabens · 20 sites · Dell City, TX

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Public campgrounds near Fabens

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Hueco Tanks Campground

29mi from Fabens · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site

Franklin Mountains RV Area Campground

36mi from Fabens · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Franklin Mountains State Park

Franklin Mountains Campground

36mi from Fabens · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Franklin Mountains State Park

Franklin Mountains Primitive Backpack-in Campground

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Franklin Mountains Primitive Backpack-in Campground

36mi from Fabens · 5 sites · in Franklin Mountains State Park

Stories from the community

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Christopher

August 2025

22 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to True Explorer Hacienda

Perfect Perfect Perfect! Just what I needed for an overnight. Edgar was super responsive and even helped me out with a 30 amp adapter. I’ll stop again whenever I’m passing through

Gate and view to Desert Oasis from site.

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Mark

March 2025

20 ft campervan

1 night at Spur-C Desert Oasis #1

It’s a nice peaceful spot just far enough away from I-10 but not too far. You get a great view of El Paso at night from Sally’s property.

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cossy

March 2025

20 ft travel trailer

1 night at True Explorer Hacienda

Great spot to stop while traveling on I-10. Just a bit off the highway and has electric. I’ll be back when I come through again!

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Becca

March 2025

18 ft campervan

With pets

10 nights at Spur-C Desert Oasis #1

I enjoyed my stay w Sally and the horses at SpurC I highly recommend her and her beautiful place far off the beaten path but well worth every minute!!! She was phenomenal and very caring as I was staying during medical procedures and she took time each day to check on me! So very sweet of her as I know she’s got a schedule to keep! Thank you so much Sally it was very pleasant….

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Barbara

February 2025

50 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Spur-C Desert Oasis #1

Our 5th wheel fit nicely in the parking place next to the water hose. The compost toilet outhouse was clean and easy to use. Sally was very friendly and accommodating. All directions were clear. We would camp there again should we be passing through in the future.

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Beatriz

February 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Spur-C Desert Oasis #1

We loved the spot for our stopover, nice sky, surrounded by nature but close to the main highway.

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Rushawn

December 2024

16 ft car

1 night at Spur-C Desert Oasis #1

Great property, great owners. Sally is a very nice young lady. It's very quiet. The composting toilet is a great feature that they have on the property. It was dark enough at night to see more stars than you would in the city. 5 stars for sure.

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Jeffrey

December 2024

24 ft Class C

1 night at True Explorer Hacienda

Nice flat space with 50 amp service. The electric is a bonus. Definitely would stay here again.

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Bradley

December 2024

14 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Spur-C Desert Oasis #1

This was a great place to park the camper for a night! The site is RIGHT next to the horse stable, which was cool. Sally was very nice!

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Patrick

December 2024

16 ft car

1 night at Spur-C Desert Oasis #1

Nice place to stay for a one or two night stop! Or if you want to be close to El Paso. Composting toilet in the outhouse was a plus. Being neighbors with a few horses for the night was cool. Would recommend.

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Carrick

December 2024

16 ft car

1 night at Spur-C Desert Oasis #1

We loved our stay! Quiet, secluded and exactly what we needed.