Hilltop
HILLTOP
Part of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
Overview
Hilltop Campground is set in the beautiful Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 40 miles from downtown Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, horseback riding and scenic driving in this forested desert oasis.
Please note: trailers longer than 25 ft are not recommended in Hilltop Campground. The campground road is narrow with tight turns.
Facilities
Please note: trailers longer than 25 ft are not recommended in Hilltop Campground. The campground road is narrow with tight turns.
The campground offers single and double campsites, all with picnic tables, campfire rings and grills. Some sites have stairs from the parking spur to the campsite.
Vault toilets 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 so campers are awarded sweeping views of the Mojave Desert below and Spring Mountains above. Stands of juniper, mountain mahogany and ponderosa pine forest the site and provide limited shade.
Recreation
The North Loop-Mt. Charleston National Recreation Trail begins only 1/4-mile away. Robber's Roost and the CCC Trailhead are located nearby as well. The Spring Mountains Visitor Center is a short drive from the campground, offering guided hikes and educational programs.
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.Important Notices
- No water available on site. Please bring all the water you will need for your stay. This includes water for drinking, washing, cleaning, and dousing fires.
Trailers over 25 feet in length are not recommended due to the tight turns within the campground.
Odd numbered sites are reservable. Even numbered sites are first-come, first-served.
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.
- Please 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 11/03/2025. See you in 2026!
Available Activities
- HIKING - Hiking
- CAMPING - Camping
- BIKING - Biking
Directions
<p>From Las Vegas, travel north on Highway 95 to the junction with State Route 157/Kyle Canyon Road. Turn left and travel approximately 17 miles to the junction with State Route 158/Deer Creek Highway. Turn right and travel approximately 4 miles to the campground.</p>
Contact Information
Phone: 702-872-5486
NVRental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 019, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop HILLTOP, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop HILLTOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
