Foxtail Grp Picnic Area
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters — hiking
Location: Las Vegas, NV, NV
Price: From $100 per night
Price range: $100–$175 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water
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Located 47 miles from Las Vegas in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, Foxtail offers hiking on scenic trails like the 1.3-mile Sawmill Trail and 6.2-mile Bristlecone Trail. Campers rate it 4.8/5 stars, praising it as a beautiful mountain escape with snow activities for families.
Wildlife alert: Mount Charleston Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Palmer's Chipmunk, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Clark's Nutcracker, and Western Fence Lizard documented in the area.
Insider tips for Foxtail Grp Picnic Area: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 7 tent sites. Bring snacks and lunch if staying for hours of snow play or hiking. Access via Highway 95 north to Highway 156/Lee Canyon, then 19 miles to the picnic area.
Skip Foxtail Grp Picnic Area if: You need hookups—no hookups available at sites.. You want camping outside May-October—seasonal operations only.. You prefer developed campgrounds—this is a group picnic area with basic amenities..
Best time to visit Foxtail Grp Picnic Area: December-February — Winter snowplay available when at least 12 inches of snow on ground; reviewers highlight sledding and snowboarding opportunities.. May-October — Official operating season for the campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Mcwilliams (Las Vegas, NV), Mahogany Grove (Las Vegas, NV), Hilltop (Las Vegas, NV), Cathedral Rock Picnic Area (Las Vegas, NV).
Cell Phone Coverage at Foxtail Grp Picnic Area
Cell signal at Foxtail Grp Picnic Area (Las Vegas, NV): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
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.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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 7 tent sites.
Bring snacks and lunch if staying for hours of snow play or hiking.
Access via Highway 95 north to Highway 156/Lee Canyon, then 19 miles to the picnic area.
Winter snowplay available when at least 12 inches of snow on ground; reviewers highlight sledding and snowboarding opportunities.
Official operating season for the campground.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
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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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