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Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
The Spring Moutains National Recreation Area's mountainous landscape is located in Clark and Nye Counties and is the urban backyard playground of Las Vegas (pop. 2,027,828) and Pahrump (pop. 36,441), and numerous smaller communities. Located just northwest of Las Vegas,the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area provides over one million visitors annually an opportunity to escape the desert heat of summer, as well as enjoy the only southern Nevada ski area and winter recreation opportunities within 200 miles.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
- Fletcher Canyon Trailhead
- Griffith Peak Trailhead
- Hilltop Campground
- Lower Bristlecone Trailhead
- Mary Jane Falls Trailhead
- North Loop Trailhead
- Robber's Roost Trailhead
- Fletcher View Campground
- Mahogany Grove Group Campground
- McWilliams Campground
- Cathedral Rock Picnic Area
- Desert View Outlook
- Sawmill Picnic Area
- Bonanza Trailhead
- Cathedral Rock - South Loop Trailhead
- Echo Trailhead
- Sawmill Trailhead
- Trail Canyon Trailhead
- Upper Bristlecone Trailhead
- Griffith Peak Trail
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
- Fletcher Canyon Trailhead
- Griffith Peak Trailhead
- Hilltop Campground
- Lower Bristlecone Trailhead
- Mary Jane Falls Trailhead
- North Loop Trailhead
- Robber's Roost Trailhead
- Fletcher View Campground
- Mahogany Grove Group Campground
- McWilliams Campground
- Sawmill Picnic Area
- Bonanza Trailhead
- Cathedral Rock - South Loop Trailhead
- Echo Trailhead
- Sawmill Trailhead
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
- Kyle Canyon Picnic Area
- Old Mill Picnic Area
- Cathedral Rock Picnic Area
- Deer Creek Picnic Site
- Sawmill Picnic Area
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
Sledding/Tubing
Areas for Sledding/Tubing at Spring Mountains National Recreation Area