Weekend availability at Foxtail Grp Picnic Area
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 14, 9:25 PM PT- Fri, Sep 25Open3/7 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open6/7 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open5/7 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Open6/7 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 Foxtail Grp Picnic Area?
as of September 15Sites are open right now — we found space out to Oct. That changes fast at a campground. We check Foxtail Grp Picnic Area around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.
Weekends (Saturday night)
Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 7
- Max rig length
- 20 ft
About this campground
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, scenic driving, and winter snowplay in this forested desert oasis.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. When there is at least 12 inches of snow on the ground, Foxtail becomes a winter playground for sledding and tubing.Facilities This picnic area is a day-use site only. During the summer, seven group sites are available, each with picnic and serving tables, grills and campfire circles. The two largest have pavilions and fireplaces. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. During the winter, fees are per vehicle for snowplay. There is a selfpay station. Firerings will be usable. Restrooms will be 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. 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. 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 the junction with Highway 156/Lee Canyon, turn left and travel approximately 19 miles to the picnic area, which is on the left.
Activities
- HIKING
- BIKING
- BIRDING
- DAY USE AREA
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Upper Bristlecone TrailheadHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters0 mi
- Lower Bristlecone TrailheadHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters1 mi
- McwilliamsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters1 mi
- Old Mill Picnic SiteHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters1 mi
- Deer Creek Picnic SiteHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters3 mi
- Desert View Interpretive SiteHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters3 mi
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