Also an El Pasoan. This is the first time I've seen anyone say anything about El Paso. There's some great areas to camp around town. I usually hit up Mesquite

Also an El Pasoan. This is the first time I've seen anyone say anything about El Paso. There's some great areas to camp around town. I usually hit up Mesquite (there's BLM land out there that practically no one knows about) and Hueco Tanks. As for extended camping and backpacking, I'd probably suggest heading out to Big Bend or the Gila.