Mcwilliams
MCWILLIAMS
Part of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
Overview
McWilliams Campground is located in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 50 miles from downtown Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, mountain biking and scenic driving in this forested desert oasis.Facilities
This campground contains several single and double-family sites with picnic tables, grills and campfire rings. Flush toilets, drinking water, and trash collection are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved.
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 situated in a scenic Ponderosa and white pine forest, which offers partial shade. The area affords breathtaking views of the surrounding Spring Mountains.
Recreation
Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities on the 6.2-mile Bristlecone Trail. Upper and lower trailheads are located just above and below the campground. The 1.3-mile Sawmill Trail begins about four miles below the campground just off State Route 156.
Nearby Attractions
More than 60 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails crisscross the area. Rock climbing, picnicking and scenic driving are popular activities.The Spring Mountains Visitor Center in Kyle Canyon offers guided hikes and educational and evening programs. Interpretive displays provide information on local plants, animals and history.
Important Notices
- This campground has first-come, first-served sites
Campsite must be occupied first night of reservation. Contact host or employee if you do not plan to stay any other night of reservation after first night.
- Opening dates may vary due to snow levels
- Call 702-872-5486 to check current fire restrictions
- Click here for more info about the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Notifications and Alerts
This location will be closed for the 2025 summer season beginning Monday 10/27/2025. Please contact Lee Canyon Ski Area for information regarding winter recreation opportunities https://www.leecanyonlv.com/
Available Activities
- HIKING - Hiking
- CAMPING - Camping
- BIKING - Biking
Directions
<p>From Las Vegas, Nevada, take Highway 95 north 29 miles to junction with State Route 156/Lee Canyon. Turn left and travel 19.5 miles to the campground, which is on the right.</p>
Contact Information
Phone: 702-872-5486
NVRental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 069, Loop 5 - OldD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 056, Loop 4 - Oxbow, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop 1 - Eureka, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop 3 - Dolomite, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 065, Loop 4 - Oxbow, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop 2 - McWill, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop 2 - McWill, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop 1 - Eureka, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop 3 - Dolomite, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop 4 - Oxbow, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop 3 - Dolomite, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop 3 - Dolomite, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 054, Loop 4 - Oxbow, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 066, Loop 4 - Oxbow, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 053, Loop 4 - Oxbow, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop 3 - Dolomite, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop 2 - McWill, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop 1 - Eureka, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop 1 - Eureka, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop 3 - Dolomite, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 060, Loop 4 - Oxbow, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop 2 - McWill, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 064, Loop 4 - Oxbow, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 072, Loop 5 - OldD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 058, Loop 4 - Oxbow, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop 1 - Eureka, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 071, Loop 5 - OldD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop 2 - McWill, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 061, Loop 4 - Oxbow, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop 3 - Dolomite, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop 1 - Eureka, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 057, Loop 4 - Oxbow, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop 2 - McWill, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop 3 - Dolomite, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop 1 - Eureka, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop 2 - McWill, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 052, Loop 4 - Oxbow, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 062, Loop 4 - Oxbow, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop 4 - Oxbow, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 059, Loop 4 - Oxbow, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop 1 - Eureka, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop 3 - Dolomite, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop 2 - McWill, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop 2 - McWill, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop 1 - Eureka, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop 2 - McWill, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 055, Loop 4 - Oxbow, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 075, Loop 5 - OldD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 070, Loop 5 - OldD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop 2 - McWill, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop 2 - McWill, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop 1 - Eureka, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop 4 - Oxbow, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop 3 - Dolomite, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop 2 - McWill, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop 3 - Dolomite, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop 1 - Eureka, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop 2 - McWill, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop 2 - McWill, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop 1 - Eureka, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 073, Loop 5 - OldD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 051, Loop 4 - Oxbow, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop 2 - McWill, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop 1 - Eureka, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop 4 - Oxbow, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop 2 - McWill, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop 2 - McWill, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 067, Loop 4 - Oxbow, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 068, Loop 4 - Oxbow, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 050, Loop 4 - Oxbow, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 063, Loop 4 - Oxbow, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop 1 - Eureka, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop 2 - McWill, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 074, Loop 5 - OldD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop 3 - Dolomite, Type Standard Nonelectric
