Cathedral Rock Picnic Area
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters — hiking
Location: Las Vegas, NV, NV
Price: From $12 per night
Price range: $12–$120 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water
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Cathedral Rock Picnic Area sits at the top of Kyle Canyon in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 30 miles from Las Vegas, offering hiking, horseback riding, and scenic driving in a forested desert oasis.
Wildlife alert: Mount Charleston Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Palmer's Chipmunk, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Clark's Nutcracker, and Gavilán Pecho Canela present in area
Insider tips for Cathedral Rock Picnic Area: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Access Forest Service trails at the trailhead on the other end of Cathedral Rock Picnic Area, as no trails can be accessed through the picnic area itself Visit the new Spring Mountain Visitor Center, located 15 minutes away by vehicle
Skip Cathedral Rock Picnic Area if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You're planning to camp November through April - seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Cathedral Rock Picnic Area: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Fletcher View (Las Vegas, NV), Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway Group Picnic Sites (Las Vegas, NV), Foxtail Grp Picnic Area (Las Vegas, NV), Mahogany Grove (Las Vegas, NV).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cathedral Rock Picnic Area
Cell signal at Cathedral Rock Picnic Area (Las Vegas, NV): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Access Forest Service trails at the trailhead on the other end of Cathedral Rock Picnic Area, as no trails can be accessed through the picnic area itself
Visit the new Spring Mountain Visitor Center, located 15 minutes away by vehicle
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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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.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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