The park is located on the northern edge of El Paso, in far West Texas. There are four main access points to this park:
- Tom Mays Unit: Take I 10 West following the Rio Grande River to the Canutillo/Trans Mountain Road exit and turn toward the mountains; enter the park 3.5 miles East the Interstate 10.
- McKelligon Canyon: On the east side and from Highway 54, exit on Fred Wilson Road and turn west toward the mountains.
- Smugglers Pass (Ron Coleman Trail): Near the summit of the Trans Mountain Road (Loop 375), which has a parking lot with a trailhead. Head West, up and over the scenic Franklins and find the park entrance 7.5 miles down from the road's summit.
- The fourth main access point is on the Northeast section of the park, at the end of Jon Cunningham Blvd.
Save the Day Passes
Many parks fill to capacity on weekends and holidays. Pre-purchase a day pass and guarantee your entry and parking. Day passes are:- Valid until 10 p.m., unless the park closes earlier.
- Available up to 1 month in advance.
- Not transferrable to another person or park.
- Also sold at the park, if available.
Driving Directions
From I-10 take the Canutillo/Trans-Mountain exit, turn toward the mountains, the Tom Mays Unit park entrance is located 3.5 miles East of I-10; or take loop 375/Trans-Mountain Road going West up and over the scenic Franklins and find the park entrance 7.5 miles from the intersection with Hwy 54.
Texas State Parks is a division of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department