The El Paso County Parks & Recreation Department invites the public to go “Bear-Foot in the Park”.  Participants are invited to experience the annual overnight campout event at Ascarate Park, located at 6900 Delta. The family friendly event will take place beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22nd to 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 23rd.

“Bear-Foot in the Park” is part of El Paso County’s National Park & Recreation month celebration. The camp out adventure will have activities for the whole family to enjoy. Activities will include:

·       On-Site Overnight Campout: Tents/RV’s welcomed.

·       Moonlight Swim Session: 11pm-12am

·       Overnight Fishing Tournament for all ages, 8:00 p.m. -7:00 a.m. ($25 tournament entry fee)

·       Movie: Ghostbusters Afterlife

·       Food Trucks

Future campers can register beginning Tuesday, July 12th at the El Paso County Parks & Recreation Administrative offices from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. located inside Ascarate Park at 6900 Delta.  Registration fees are $10 adults, $5 kids. The deadline to register is Friday, July 22nd at 5:00 p.m. Picnic shelters with power will be available to rent starting at $50 for the night.

Registration fee for fishing tournament participants is $25 each entry. A Texas Fishing license is required for all anglers 17 years and older.

For more information on how to register call (915) 771-2380.