Foxtail Grp Picnic Area
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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. Keep reading
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.
The sites · 7
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North | Desert Kit Fox (Hon Zee) | group picnic area | 20 ft | — | |
| North | Northern Flicker (Kwah Now Unz) | group picnic area | 20 ft | — | |
| North | Scrub Jay (See Uck) | group picnic area | 20 ft | — | |
| Road | Butterfly (Ah See Votz) | group picnic area | 20 ft | — | |
| Road | Mule Deer (Too Hui) | group picnic area | 20 ft | — | |
| South | Big Horn Sheep (Nah Gah) | group picnic area | 20 ft | — | |
| South | Desert Wood Rat (Katz) | group picnic area | 20 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in NV-04. This member’s public-lands record →