Weekend availability at Cathedral Rock Picnic Area
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 10:15 PM PTSold out 1 of the next 3 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Oct 2Limited1/2 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Sold out
- Fri, Oct 16Limited1/2 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Cathedral Rock Picnic Area?
as of September 20Weekends book out well ahead here — 1 of the 3 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Oct, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Cathedral Rock Picnic Area and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Weekdays still have room — for now.
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Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 82
- Max rig length
- 20 ft
About this campground
Overview Cathedral Rock Group Picnic Area is located at the top of beautiful Kyle Canyon in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 30 miles from Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, horseback riding and scenic driving in this forested desert oasis.Recreation No trails can be accessed through the Picnic Area at the present time. Trails may be found at the Forest Service Trailhead on the other end of Cathedral Rock Picnic Area. The new Spring Mountain Visitor Center is a 15 minute drive down the canyon, with guided hikes and educational programs.Facilities The picnic area is for day-use only. Two group sites are available, both with large picnic tables, serving tables, grills and cement site pads. Parking areas are paved. Vault toilets, drinking water, trash collection are provided.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. Over 100 springs create the namesake for the mountain range, creating the perfect place to escape the heat of the city. The picnic area is set among a forest of ponderosa pine, white fir, aspen, mountain mahogany and Gambel oak, which provides partial shade. The area affords views of the surrounding Spring Mountains. 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.
Getting there
From Las Vegas, Nevada, take Highway 95 north to junction with Highway 157/Kyle Canyon. Turn left and travel approximately 21 miles to the picnic area at the end of the highway.
Activities
- DAY USE AREA
- HIKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Cathedral Rock TrailheadHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters0 mi
- Echo TrailheadHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters1 mi
- Mary Jane TrailheadHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters1 mi
- Trail Canyon TrailheadHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters1 mi
- Fletcher Canyon TrailheadHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters2 mi
- Fletcher ViewHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters2 mi
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