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Mcwilliams
Overview
McWilliams Campground is located in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 50 miles from downtown Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, mountain biking and scenic driving in this forested desert oasis.Recreation
Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities on the 6.2-mile Bristlecone Trail. Upper and lower trailheads are located just above and below the campground. The 1.3-mile Sawmill Trail begins about four miles below the campground just off State Route 156.
Facilities
This campground contains several single and double-family sites with picnic tables, grills and campfire rings. Flush toilets, drinking water, and trash collection are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved.
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 an ideal place to escape the heat of the city.
The campground is situated in a scenic Ponderosa and white pine forest, which offers partial shade. The area affords breathtaking views of the surrounding Spring Mountains.
Nearby Attractions
More than 60 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails crisscross the area. Rock climbing, picnicking and scenic driving are popular activities.The Spring Mountains Visitor Center in Kyle Canyon offers guided hikes and educational and evening programs. Interpretive displays provide information on local plants, animals and history.
Camp site features
Across 75 camp sites:
- Picnic table: all 75 sites
- Pets allowed: all 75 sites
- Longest rig: 64 ft
- Largest party: 16 people
- Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer
Directions
From Las Vegas, Nevada, take Highway 95 north 29 miles to junction with State
Route 156/Lee Canyon. Turn left and travel 19.5 miles to the campground, which
is on the right.
Stay Limit
Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.
Reviews
Ratings (438)
5 stars
323
4 stars
62
3 stars
31
2 stars
15
1 stars
7
Chun wai Y
Loop:2 - McWill
Site:015
Reviewed 2 days ago
Great spot close to restroom and water supply. One down side is smoke and fire pit dust does come down from upper campsite.
Perla a
Loop:1 - Eureka
Site:007
Reviewed 2 days ago
This is the perfect place to camp with family. We have a little 5 year old who was so excited to go camping for the first time and she had a blast! We all did! Everything and everyone was so nice. Love it! We are coming back soon!
Corinne J
Loop:2 - McWill
Site:031
Reviewed 3 days ago
Clean campsite, fire ring/bbq and clean bathrooms. Dumpsters available. Enjoyed it so much for an overnighter that I am going again in a week.
Roland A
Loop:2 - McWill
Site:023
Reviewed 11 days ago
Nice campground. Clean and quiet with sufficient amenities. One complaint, there was a female ranger or attendant who just stared at us with the unfriendliest look. She stood at the edge of our campsite and just looked at us for a long time. I waved, and she did nothing but continue to stare. There was no one camped next to us or behind us. It was quite obvious she did not approve of us being there. We were quiet and just lounging near the fire pit, no fire was burning. She made my youngest son very uncomfortable. We’ll try another campsite next time.
John L
Loop:1 - Eureka
Site:011
Reviewed 11 days ago
Best get away from the Vegas heat! Bring everything you might need. Beautiful and relaxing location.
Lesek B
Loop:4 - Oxbow
Site:049
Reviewed 11 days ago
Great campground, flush toilets need constant cleanup from all the use. Noisy at times as campsites are close.
Laura L
Loop:2 - McWill
Site:023
Reviewed 11 days ago
Great campground with clean restrooms! So nice to get away from the heat! Camp host is awesome! Keeps the area clean and neat!
Elizabeth S
Loop:4 - Oxbow
Site:061
Reviewed 12 days ago
Very nice campground. Restrooms are well-kept! You definitely need to reserve well in advance if you have a specific date or campsite in mind. Love that you can build a fire, there is a picnic table at each site, and there are plenty of trees to help with shade.
Jean-Baptiste R
Loop:2 - McWill
Site:031
Reviewed 14 days ago
Okay, the campsite is great and well equipped but :
1. The restroom are really basic and every evening, they ran out of toilet paper.
2. Going from the bottom of the camp to the campsite is a real hike with high D+. Trust me, don’t buy 2 bags of woods and walk back to your campsite ;)
3. Generators all day long…
Jean-Baptiste R
Loop:2 - McWill
Site:029
Reviewed 14 days ago
Okay, the campsite is great and well equipped but :
1. The restroom are really basic and every evening, they ran out of toilet paper.
2. Going from the bottom of the camp to the campsite is a real hike with high D+. Trust me, don’t buy 2 bags of woods and walk back to your campsite ;)
3. Generators all day long…
Roy W
Loop:1 - Eureka
Site:005
Reviewed 14 days ago
We stayed at McWilliams just prior to the 4th of July weekend and the campground was full. The host/staff did a great job keeping the restrooms clean and stocked. In spite of the crowd, it was usually quite and peaceful. We had a wonderful stay and rate McWilliams as one of the best with spacious sites and great views. Remarkable given its close proximity to Las Vegas.
James P
Loop:2 - McWill
Site:031
Reviewed 14 days ago
Clean sites, great weather, camp hosts very accommodating
Naomi M
Loop:4 - Oxbow
Site:059
Reviewed 22 days ago
This was our first time camping and it was so amazing. Our kids had a great time just exploring and getting to know our camp neighbors, everyone was so friendly 😊... we are going to do it again!
Lawrence G
Loop:5 - OldD
Site:069
Reviewed 24 days ago
It was very cool and enjoyable on the mountain for our stay we will be coming back.
Ernesto B
Loop:3 - Dolomite
Site:037
Reviewed a month ago
Really enjoyed our time at the campsite. Campsite well maintained and layed out. Restrooms could have used a little more attention.
Terri N
Loop:4 - Oxbow
Site:051
Reviewed a month ago
Campground was clean and well kept, as always! Camp Hosts made sure that restrooms were clean multiple times each day 👍
Bob D
Loop:3 - Dolomite
Site:041
Reviewed a month ago
The park was and site was clean. The host or managers were very informative and helpful. We will stay there again. Fantastic place.
Marion P
Loop:4 - Oxbow
Site:055
Reviewed a month ago
Great location. Make sure you head up to the ski lodge and take a ride on the lift then grab lunch. Plenty of hikes . Also saw the horses which always is a amazing sight to see.
George J
Loop:1 - Eureka
Site:001
Reviewed a month ago
Clean well spaced spots. Easily accessible and plenty of shade. Could use a few more restrooms
Mark W
Loop:2 - McWill
Site:027
Reviewed a month ago
Very clean and well cared for camp sites. Restrooms have flush toilets and are cleaned daily. Very friendly and well informed staff.
jon r
Loop:4 - Oxbow
Site:055
Reviewed a month ago
You site is wonderful and beautiful, Everything is clean and easy to navigate. A big suggestion is to mark the location of your bathrooms on the map on your website. For us older folks that is very importiant to know so we can reserve a site close. We left a day early because the wind was just too much to take with all our tents blown over and such but thats not your fault
Ryan D
Loop:1 - Eureka
Site:011
Reviewed a month ago
Done booking through rec.gov
Couldn’t use the campsite because of high winds and not allowed to change dates and did not refund.
PHOMARA P
Loop:4 - Oxbow
Site:049
Reviewed 2 months ago
We had a peaceful and relaxing time during our stay and the view was amazing! The staffs are friendly and informative, the restroom and campsite are well maintained. We love visiting McWilliams and would recommend others as well. Although it's summer, come prepared with something to keep you warm. It gets a little chilly at night time.
Jeffrey C
Loop:4 - Oxbow
Site:053
Reviewed 2 months ago
As always, a wonderful time at the mountain. Clean sites, great hosts, and amazing weather. It snowed on us one of the days. Just amazing.
Charyl C
Loop:4 - Oxbow
Site:047
Reviewed 2 months ago
Restrooms need to be cleaned more frequently. Of the two that I attempted to use, one was completely out of toilet paper at 9:00 in the morning. Another was disgusting with toilet paper thrown around.
Lisa T
Loop:1 - Eureka
Site:003
Reviewed 2 months ago
Neat and clean, running water is such a bonus, especially.woth dogs. Large campsites as.well.
Tori B
Loop:3 - Dolomite
Site:035
Reviewed 2 months ago
Beautiful campground. Well maintained campsites and bathrooms. Great hiking trails.
Christine S
Loop:2 - McWill
Site:021
Reviewed 2 months ago
Great little campground. Nice heated bathrooms.
Jayvee G
Loop:1 - Eureka
Site:011
Reviewed 2 months ago
Great experience and beautiful spot… the host is very nice and friendly…
Mikhael Y
Loop:4 - Oxbow
Site:059
Reviewed 7 months ago
I visited McWilliams camp site 3 times this summer and was really amazing, bathrooma are clean and hosts are very friendly, i will come again soon.
Brian W
Loop:2 - McWill
Site:023
Reviewed 7 months ago
Love this beautiful campground and so close to home! Lots of trees, large sites and cool’s temps compared to the 100+ degrees Las Vegas Valley! My son made a friend to boost!
Savva Z
Loop:4 - Oxbow
Site:059
Reviewed 7 months ago
Our family has stayed at this campground a few times in the last few years. This last trip we saw wild horses as we entered the campground, you can’t beat that.
russell s
Loop:2 - McWill
Site:018
Reviewed 9 months ago
A great get away from the big city. The campsite is massive and well kept. The spots are not on top of each other. The camp host was great to talk to about the camp. Overall a nice place to camp at. The only thing that annoyed us was an RV ran his generator all night when they should have turned it off at 10 pm.
Maria O
Loop:1 - Eureka
Site:009
Reviewed 9 months ago
We are in love with McWilliams camp sites. Our host was very friendly and kept the grounds very nice. We can’t wait to reserve there again when the winter is over.
Julie O
Loop:4 - Oxbow
Site:055
Reviewed 9 months ago
Beautiful campground in the pines 30 minutes from Las Vegas.
Bob T
Loop:2 - McWill
Site:015
Reviewed 9 months ago
Nice campground. Needs to be a better way to get water at the sites. Hauling water from Vegas is not a great option. Lee Canyon is a great place to go visit.
Jayvee G
Loop:1 - Eureka
Site:009
Reviewed 9 months ago
This is a great place to relax 😎 bonding with your family and friends… 👌
Walter R
Loop:3 - Dolomite
Site:037
Reviewed 9 months ago
As I am new to camping, my opinion is very basic!! I loved the campground, very clean!! Stayed in the Dolemite loop as I have an SUV with an attachable tent!! It was everything I had hoped for peace & quiet!!! Will visit often next summer to enjoy!!
Changli C
Loop:5 - OldD
Site:071
Reviewed 9 months ago
it is a clean and peaceful place to camp at. tall trees around you that provide lots of shade. Flush toilet, dump station nearby. My 71 spot has no fresh water and charge station. I do see some of spots has fresh water foset though. You can drive next to the camp side. 100% satisfaction for this camping ground, 99% for 71 spot(near road/round about, can hear car flash pass by). will come back.
Michelle B
Loop:3 - Dolomite
Site:043
Reviewed 9 months ago
Our experience left us wanting to come back in the spring! The restrooms were clean, and the campsite was pretty clean overall. If I had a complaint, it would probably be about the rib bones that were left by the previous campers at our site. They were dumped right in the middle of the walkway to the tent along with some charcoal briquettes. Not a huge issue, but one of our friend’s dogs found one of the bones and then kept coming back to see if he could find more. Other than that, our camping experience was fantastic, and we will be back!
jarrod S
Loop:4 - Oxbow
Site:053
Reviewed 9 months ago
Generators at 3am and starting up at 5am would not a good experience.
Having to listen to music all night. Inconsiderate campers would be reasons I don't come back.
Popularity
Moderate · 40%
Busiest in July, when about 40% of sites are booked. Based on 9 years of reservations.
