Foxtail Grp Picnic Area
Foxtail Grp Picnic Area is a national forest campground in Nevada. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Nevada
- Coordinates
- 36.30861, -115.66944
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Day Use Area, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 702-872-5486
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About 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 surro
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Death Valley Brewing · 44 mi
- Water fill
- Patriot Ice & Water · 19 mi
- Propane
- Short Line Express Propane · 28 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 251 designated routes (195 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcwilliams Campground | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Mcwilliams | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| McWilliams Campground | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Mahogany Grove Group Campground | Private campground | 2.8 mi | — | — |
| Mahogany Grove Group Campground | National forest group campground | 2.9 mi | — | — |
| Mahogany Grove | National forest campground | 3.0 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.