Overview

Natural Features:

The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area is a beautiful island in the desert, brimming with breathtaking scenery and diverse flora and fauna. The Bristlecone pine, the world's oldest organism, and the rare Mount Charleston blue butterfly are both found within the Spring Mountains.

More than 100 springs create the namesake for the mountain range, making it an ideal place to escape the heat of the city.

The campground is set in an open forest of ponderosa pine, mountain mahogany and Gambel oak, which provides partial shade. Manzanita and wild roses dot the landscape. A seasonal stream and the highway parallels the campground. Most sites have views of the surrounding towering canyon walls.

Recreation:

The 1.6-mile Fletcher Canyon Trail begins nearby. The Spring Mountains Visitor Center is just up the road, offering guided hikes and educational programs.

Facilities:

This year-round campground contains several single and double sites, four of which are accessible. Sites are equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved.

Nearby Attractions:

More than 60 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails crisscross the area; two trails allow mountain biking. Rock climbing, picnicking and scenic driving are popular activities.