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Fort Bliss Army Range dispersed camping

Fort Bliss Army Range dispersed camping is located near El Paso, Texas, featuring flat desert terrain with sparse vegetation. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 95°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Franklin Mountains State Park and Hueco Tanks State Park, offering hiking and rock climbing opportunities.

Fee Info

Free, but permissions needed - see reservation info...

Reservation Info

It was free but we needed two sets of permissions.

First you need an annual range permit at the Buffalo Soldiers Gate.

Then you need to call Range Control and ask to camp.

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Location

Fort Bliss Army Range dispersed camping is located in Texas

Coordinates

31.97007702 N
106.10942775 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

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WiFi
Good
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Available

Site Types

RV Sites
Dispersed

Features

For Campers

Pets
Fires

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Drive Time

1 hr 26 min from El Paso
2 hrs 8 min from Las Cruces
4 hrs 59 min from Albuquerque
5 hrs 6 min from Odessa

Jacob W.

Ranger

Reviewed Mar. 30, 2021

Army range camping

My son and I tent camped on the Ft. Bliss range’s south training zones circa 2014 at a place called Kerby Tank (see google maps) on the east edge of the range. It was a great adventure. Very empty and quiet with a great view of distant, northeast El Paso and the Franklin Mountains at sunset. It was free but we needed two sets of permissions. First you need an annual range permit at the Buffalo Soldiers Gate. Then you need to call Range Control and ask to camp. Watch out for UXO (unexploded ordnance)!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Fort Bliss Army Range dispersed camping?

Fort Bliss Army Range dispersed camping is located at 4158 feet.

Are fires allowed at Fort Bliss Army Range dispersed camping?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Fort Bliss Army Range dispersed camping, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

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