The best campgrounds near Tornillo, Texas with climbing

Climbers heading to Tornillo have over 50 tent campsites to choose from, all set up for easy access to the region’s bouldering and rope routes. Expect campsites dotted through scrubby desert, with mountain views and gritty limestone close by. Prices average $30 a night, with some sites dipping as low as $20. Facilities like showers, toilets, and pet-friendly policies keep things comfortable between sessions on the rock. Top picks include Spur-C Desert Oasis #1 (52 reviews), True Explorer Hacienda (6 reviews), and Gleatherland Ranch (5 reviews). You’ll find hiking and horseback-riding trails nearby if you want to give your arms a break. Bring plenty of water, a sun hat, and your best tape—Tornillo’s sharp edges don’t pull their punches.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Climbers heading to Tornillo have over 50 tent campsites to choose from, all set up for easy access to the region’s bouldering and rope routes. Expect campsites dotted through scrubby desert, with mountain views and gritty limestone close by. Prices average $30 a night, with some sites dipping as low as $20. Facilities like showers, toilets, and pet-friendly policies keep things comfortable between sessions on the rock. Top picks include Spur-C Desert Oasis #1 (52 reviews), True Explorer Hacienda (6 reviews), and Gleatherland Ranch (5 reviews). You’ll find hiking and horseback-riding trails nearby if you want to give your arms a break. Bring plenty of water, a sun hat, and your best tape—Tornillo’s sharp edges don’t pull their punches.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Spur-C Desert Oasis #1

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46mi from Tornillo · 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. .

2. Gleatherland Ranch

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33mi from Tornillo · 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.

3. True Explorer Hacienda

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17mi from Tornillo · 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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Electrical Hookup

Toilets

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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Toilets

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6. Butler-Nash Ranch

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48mi from Tornillo · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Sierra Blanca, TX

Camp ground are located in 5 acres of an already established Ranch. Please follow guidelines and rules to not venture to restricted area or onto neighboring ranches. The area is dirt roads with brush everywhere. Beautiful cactus wildlife and different type of birds soaring high. Catch your sight on White-tailed Deer, Pronghorn, Javelina,, Quail, and much more!

7. Historic Cornudas, Texas

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

Public campgrounds near Tornillo

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Hueco Tanks Campground

33mi from Tornillo · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site

Franklin Mountains RV Area Campground

42mi from Tornillo · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Franklin Mountains State Park

Franklin Mountains Campground

42mi from Tornillo · 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

42mi from Tornillo · 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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Heather

March 2025

30 ft fifth wheel

Weekend Trip to Butler-Nash Ranch

Awesome spot, helpful hosts! Would recommend for a real desert experience.

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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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Melanie

December 2024

29 ft travel trailer

1 night at Butler-Nash Ranch

What a beautiful night! The stars were bright and everywhere, the land was lovely, and we slept like babies in the silence. One of the most beautiful places we've boondocked! The host was friendly and got us to the right place quickly, it's not far from I-10, and we'd be delighted to stay again next time we're passing through.

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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.