Facility Details - FOXTAIL GRP PICNIC AREA, NV

Overview

Foxtail Group Picnic Area is located in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 47 miles from downtown Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, mountain biking and scenic driving in this forested desert oasis.

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 the perfect place to escape the heat of the city.

The picnic area is set among a forest of towering ponderosa pine which provides limited shade. The area affords views of the surrounding Spring Mountains.

Recreation:

Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities on the 1.3-mile Sawmill Trail and the 6.2-mile Bristlecone Trail. Both begin just a short drive from Foxtail.

Facilities:

This picnic area is a day-use site only. Three group sites are available, each with picnic and serving tables, grills and campfire circles. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Site pads and footpaths within the picnic area are gravel.

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.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Biking Campfire Circles Drinking Water Firewood Flush Toilets Grills	Hiking Host Paved Parking Spurs Paved Roads Picnic Area Trails

Know Before You Go

This facility is for day-use only; no overnight camping allowed
Sites may be available on a first-come, first-served basis outside the reservation season
Parking space is limited; an extra vehicle fee will be collected on-site
Water spigots are shared between sites
Please call 702-515-5400 to check current fire restrictions
Click here for more info about the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests

This facility is operated by American Land & Leisure. We appreciate hearing from you. Comment cards are available from campground hosts or online at americanll.com.

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.30861, -115.66944
36°18'31"N, 115°40'10"W

From Las Vegas, Nevada, take Highway 95 north to the junction with Highway 156/Lee Canyon, turn left and travel approximately 19 miles to the picnic area, which is on the left.