Mission Trail Mobile Home RV Village

The Great Outdoors

Camping at Mission Trail Mobile Home RV Village is a good base for visiting Franklin Mountains State Park, which lies directly north of El Paso. Its high-desert terrain provides a recreational setting for the city’s residents, with everything from hiking to mountain biking and rock climbing on offer. There are over 100 miles of well-marked trails to explore across the park’s 27,000 acres, and rock climbing can be enjoyed in the McKelligon Canyon or Sneed’s Cory.A 20-minute drive from Mission Trail Mobile Home RV Village is the Chamizal National Memorial, which commemorates the settlement of the long-standing boundary dispute between the United States and Mexico. Explore the history museum that details this international disagreement and its eventual resolution before strolling through the grounds and viewing the border as it stands today. Take note of the Nuestra Herencia mural that depicts the Chamizal story and browse the temporary exhibits on display at the Franklin G. Smith Gallery, then settle in to watch a show at the 500-seat performance theater.When you stay at Mission Trail Mobile Home RV Village, you’re just five minutes’ drive from the Tigua Reservation. It’s operated by the Southern Tiwa people, who were displaced from Spanish New Mexico in the 17th century during the Pueblo Revolt. Cultural demonstrations and dance performances are regularly held at the site where you can also browse artwork and handicrafts created by the Southern Tiwa people.

Exploring the City

Campsites at Mission Trail Mobile Home RV Village are just 15 minutes' drive from the Cielo Vista Mall, where you’ll find supermarkets and a diverse range of retail stores. There are plenty of gas stations in the immediate vicinity if you need to fill up your RV rental and several eateries that include fast-food joints and Mexican restaurants.Central El Paso is just 20 minutes’ drive from Mission Trail Mobile Home RV Village, with the historic Plaza Theatre at its very heart. Constructed in 1930 in a Spanish Colonial Revival style, it still showcases live entertainment and concerts throughout the year. Art enthusiasts shouldn’t miss a visit to the El Paso Museum of Art, where you’ll find an outstanding collection of American, European, and Mexican art dating from the 12th century to the modern-day. In addition to a large number of works by Southwest artists, the museum also features photographs, drawings, and prints.If you’re traveling with kids, don’t miss a visit to the El Paso Zoo, where you can get up close to animals from Africa, Asia, and the Americas, as well as letting loose in the massive treehouse playground. Green thumbs will love the Chihuahuan Desert Gardens on the campus of the University of Texas at El Paso, where more than 800 species of native plants are showcased.Spend a day exploring the El Paso Historic Mission Trail, which winds its way through the Lower Valley area. It includes three adobe churches that date back 400 years and are a legacy of the region’s Spanish colonial past. Witness the Ysleta Mission that dates to 1682 and the late-18th-century San Elizario Chapel, which is an impressive example of European architectural styles. Also on the trail is the Socorro Mission. Its design reflects the culture and politics of El Paso’s early settlers.For the best views in El Paso, be sure to follow the scenic drive that winds up the east side of Franklin Mountain and offers panoramas across El Paso and Ciudad Juarez. There are several walking paths if you want to stretch your legs and numerous benches for enjoying the vistas both day and night.Whether you want to learn about the region’s Native American history or soak up the sights of El Paso, book an RV in El Paso County and start planning your next vacation.