Mcwilliams
Mcwilliams is a national forest campground in Nevada. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Nevada
- Coordinates
- 36.30917, -115.68250
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, 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 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
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Death Valley Brewing · 44 mi
- Water fill
- Patriot Ice & Water · 18 mi
- Propane
- Short Line Express Propane · 28 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 251 designated routes (185 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McWilliams Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Mcwilliams Campground | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Foxtail Grp Picnic Area | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Mahogany Grove Group Campground | Private campground | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Mahogany Grove Group Campground | National forest group campground | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Mahogany Grove | National forest campground | 3.7 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.