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Foxtail Grp Picnic Area
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.Directions
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.
Stay Limit
Check in from 10 AM, check out by 5 PM.
Reviews
Ratings (24)
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Ireri Bravo T
Loop:Road
Site:Mule Deer (Too Hui)
Reviewed 8 days ago
the picnic area is comfortable, I appreciate that there are not many cars in the area and kids can move around safely. The flushable toilets and accessible sidewalks are a plus.
Mark B
Loop:Road
Reviewed 2 months ago
Considering that it was the first weekend that the area was open, there were very few issues. The only problem was that the bathrooms were not open when the area opened. We had to ask the attendants to open them. The attendants were also helpful in providing trash bags and other items that made our stay that much more enjoyable.
Vicki G
Loop:Road
Reviewed 9 months ago
The butter fly pavilion is the perfect place for my bbq's!
Joyce M
Loop:Road
Site:Mule Deer (Too Hui)
Reviewed 10 months ago
The pavilion was huge, 2 grills, nice campfire area (lumber’s provided), clean restroom, there’s a nearby payphone since there’s no phone signal up there. We enjoy the whole place, you can take a walk/hike as well. Very peaceful, beautiful and relaxing! Parking was amazing since it’s provided in front of the pavilion!
Pro Tip: Bring a lot of charcoal if y’all are grilling. 😊, Disinfectant Wipes to wipes the tables or you can bring table cloth if you have ocd like me. Haha.
Gary K
Loop:Road
Site:Mule Deer (Too Hui)
Reviewed a year ago
We have been coming to Foxtail for many, many years. It is a wonderful location. We love getting out of the heat of Vegas, and relaxing in the fresh air of the area. Love that it is wheelchair accessible so that any and all can come and enjoy. Beautiful, peaceful and relaxing!!
Miguel H
Loop:South
Reviewed 2 years ago
The group of people that we went to the picnic area had a wonderful experience. Also, the ranger in charge was an amazing person who was very helpful and friendly to all of us.
Great experience!
Trisha S
Loop:South
Reviewed 2 years ago
We had some special accommodations for our trip and they were met. Thankful for our local rangers help.
Izanami N
Loop:North
Reviewed 2 years ago
This is my favorite location at Mount Charleston.
Izanami N
Loop:North
Reviewed 2 years ago
I always choose this site over all others. It's simply stunning and has fields and mountains to enjoy. Worth the drive!
Izanami N
Loop:North
Site:Scrub Jay (See Uck)
Reviewed 4 years ago
The staff here are so friendly and truly love their job. It's a joy to enjoy the park that they work so hard to maintain.
Florencia P
Loop:South
Reviewed 4 years ago
Restrooms are very close and also close to unload and load your vehicle
Izanami N
Loop:North
Reviewed 5 years ago
I try to come as many times as I can over the summer
Izanami N
Loop:North
Reviewed 5 years ago
Facilities are always organized, clean with staff of the forest everywhere.
Alyssa D
Loop:North
Reviewed 5 years ago
Only one bathroom was open and the trash cans at the picnic site were already full when we got there for our reservation at 11am. (Hopefully just went up on a busy/odd weekend)
Other than that it was beautiful area and had plenty of space for the kids to play. Also had lots of benches and huge grills
William W
Loop:Road
Reviewed 5 years ago
Nice weather nice Facilities to large grills To barbecue on.
Joseph E
Loop:Road
Reviewed 5 years ago
There was another group who illegally took over anohte group picnic location, they had no reservation, and they we very noisy. however the ranger incharge of the group picnic sites was able to move them out and things were nice from then on.
Karim K
Loop:South
Reviewed 5 years ago
Well-maintained and beautiful location!
Tammy S
Loop:North
Reviewed 6 years ago
We had a small wedding ceremony and reception here. It was perfect! Extremely quiet and clean.
Jeremy B
Loop:South
Reviewed 6 years ago
Very scenic. Rangers were very helpful and friendly.
Popularity
Very quiet · 8%
Busiest in August, when about 8% of sites are booked. Based on 2 years of reservations.
