Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use
Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use is a national forest campground in Nevada. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Nevada
- Coordinates
- 36.26250, -115.60750
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Hiking, Picnicking, Wildlife Viewing
- 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 Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use
Overview Kyle Canyon Picnic Area is set in the beautiful Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 23 miles from Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, horseback riding and scenic driving in this forested desert oasis. Recreation The 1.6-mile Fletcher Canyon Trail begins nearby. The 1.5 mile long Acastus Trail also passes through the site. Facilities This year-round picnic area contains several single and double sites, four of which are accessible. Sites are equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Flush toilets and drinking water 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 picnic area is set in an open forest of ponderosa pine, mountain mahogany and Gambel oak, which provides partial shade. Manzanita and wild roses dot the landscape. A seasonal stream and the highway parallels the area. Most sites have views of the surrounding towering canyon walls. 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 a
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Death Valley Brewing · 45 mi
- Water fill
- Patriot Ice & Water · 22 mi
- Propane
- Short Line Express Propane · 23 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 160 designated routes (139 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Canyon Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Kyle Canyon Campground | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Kyle Canyon R.V. Group Campground | National forest group campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Fletcher View | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | Electric |
| Fletcher View Campground | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Fletcher View Campground | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.