On a lovely Monday, a holiday with no school, my daughter and her friends wanted to go and explore the beauty of Mount Charleston. We knew there was still snow at Mount Charleston! We got our snow gear, packed up some snacks, and decided to go to Mount Charleston! This was my 3rd time visiting with my daughter, but our first time at Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use! Uncertain about the destination, all I could hear inside the van was my daughter and her friends expressing how much they wanted to make a stop in this particular area! There were sites all across the picnic area, where you can park your vehicle, grill, and set up tents! I was amazed that I got a signal this far up the mountain! My daughter and her friends had a blast making snowballs, snow angels, and just exploring the Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use. Since it was a holiday, it was free entry into the picnic area. It was only about 30 minutes from Centennial/Skye Canyon 95 exit. There were a lot of other families in the picnic area, sledding and playing in the snow! We had so much fun that this will be one of our go-to spots visiting Mount Charleston! read more

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Beautiful! Clean, easy to access as well. Safe and can get busy sometimes!! Should come early

Close your eyes what do you see! Open your mind, let the wind blow over and through your hair. Explore and expand your mind in a new setting away from the norm. Time waits for no one! These days a certain amount of exhaustion is apparent in my life. You feel this too, right! I'm looking for the cure! Guess what, I found my bliss and joy among the trees and in the wildness of nature. As the seasons change and come and go we must remember to get away and reset; perhaps relax. Joy is a little turn away. Feel the pull of something other than the mundane moments of every day life. Let's get away even if it's for the afternoon. Being in the shadows of the Mojave desert at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain chain that which separates our state from California we have an extremely exceptional topography here for the peoples of Nevada to get out and enjoy. As urban sprawl has destroyed and decayed much of the wild life cycles and environments of the greater Las Vegas area we still have "some" places where the neon and drinks do not touch. We have a place where we can escape and find some wildness. Remember to please leave nature as you find her too. Many animals call this area their home. Your welcome to come and play; but let's leave the wild as you found it. As you set out looking for a place to go play and get away from the lights and glitz of Las Vegas, drive north and follow the signs to Mount Charleston, where Kyle Canyon exists too. Make a day of actually getting away. Let's set out! The GPS needs to register to fun and enjoyment. For today or whatever day you plan is to get away and have that awe inspiring time. Load up the pets, if you have those littles in the family still it's time to go. Take the one that means the world to you by the hand and escape. Now in Las Vegas we are used to convenience at all turns. If you need something, a little store is on that corner or even up and around the corner. Let's explore a place where a store is not available, you have to bring what you need to survive. No coffee stops or soda spots here or along the way. As you make your way be sure that you are prepared to play in the outdoors. The need of food, snacks, and water should be packed away in the car. Bring your favorite lunch since many picnic tables are around for you and yours to enjoy your "In between times," of your todays. Shall we go out and hike. Make sure and know that while it's not a rough terrain it's still hiking. Over preparedness is never a problem. As you walk the trail let your mind wander, put the phone away and enjoy the company of those that you love the most. Whenever we hike and enjoy life outside of the man made structures that we coexist in each and every moment you change. The inner you resets to a time when you remember those quiet tranquil times when time stood still. Do you remember a time when a deadline was not a deadline? Even if for an afternoon enjoy some time to solitude and peace among nature. Remember the healing process that nature can do for your whole mind, body and spirit! Now let's go!! read more

Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use - Snow day!! It's cold outside baby, bundle up and let's go play! - Campgrounds Near Me - Mount Charles, Nevada

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Are you tired of the movies? You want to get away from the city? You want to enjoy some outdoor activities? You got to come right here. It's Kyle canyon recreation right before Mount Charleston. Heads up there is a parking fee for overnight or day use. I paid 18 bucks today. Which is all good I've been wanting to barbecue at this spot. This place is so perfect you can actually take your dogs here and walk the trails here. You can walk on a cement trail or off course if you wanted to. There's a lot of restrooms here and what's so cool that they're all clean. I'm here right now as we speak, You know what's even more cool? There's actually a internet signal here :) I can't wait till my next day off I got to do this all over again today was a good day. read more

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I came back! This time I brought my daughter. We set up our awning and car tent. Site# 9 was a good place to set up my car tent due to the huge parking space. However, it was too sunny. Super hot bec. hardly any shades. No place to put up my hammock. If you got big trucks, this is definitely a good place to have. Restrooms - very clean! However, they need a bigger trash can. Faucets - well maintained. A very clean area! WIFI - omg we watched movies at night it was so cool. Also, make sure to bring your own logs cuz they ain't selling them. read more

Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use - Just my pup and I. - Campgrounds Near Me - Mount Charles, Nevada

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Beautiful area to walk in winter when there's snow, great to take your kids or dogs, and sleigh areas all around. Parking inside the picnic area is paying but a lot just park on the side of the road just like we did. Gorgeous day with great pictures. read more

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On May 1, 2022, Kyle Canyon Punic Area was turned into a campground. Mike is the Campground Master and does a great job helping campers feel comfortable! I asked him for help with several things for my physically challenged mother. He really came through! The area is beautiful and our weekend family camp out was great! read more

Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use - Kyle Canyon Picnic/campground - Campgrounds Near Me - Mount Charles, Nevada

Mariam (sp)? The entrance station attendant, was so nice and gave me some great advice about the area. I am in Vegas while wife works and found this unexpected gem just out driving around. Who knew?! Mountain forests and aspens just 40 min from downtown Las Vegas. 90 degrees in the valley, 72 at 8437'. Elk, wild horses, deer... I had no idea... Salute! read more

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The picnic area was very dirty. Food was all over the ground, which, of course, will attract flies. If you want to charge people for something, then maintain it!!! read more

Great place to have a picnic and get away from the heat in Las Vegas. Approximately 40 minutes from downtown La Vegas.

We went and rented a spot for 20.00 for the night. Just used it for day use. Really fun spot. Clean. Campers were nice to us and I think were wondering what were were going to sleep in. Work a day trip read more

Mike, the campground host is rude and inhospitable. He acts like he owns the campground and he is a nuisance to campers. He was rude to me for no reason and really didn't have any idea what was going on. Tried to tell me that the site I picked was already occupied. I said "Yeah, by me. I'm here to pay for it." He threw up his arms and told me to calm down. Dude is an amazing jerk on a power trip. read more

01/10/16 - Spent the day @ Kyle Canyon Picnic Area (formerly: Kyle Canyon Campgrounds). Gorgeous backdrop, tall trees, with tons of fresh snow. We arrived about 10:30 am, we were able to nab a decent roadside parking right away (15 mins later, the area got really crowded and cars lined just to wait for a spot). *Note: the park entrance gate was closed (probably because there's so much snow), so everyone had to find street parking and then climb over the wooded fences to get to a picnic spot with tables, grill, and fire pit. We didn't have to pay an entrance fee* *Also, not all the restrooms were open, we found out the hard way, though the restroom near the front gate was open* The weather that day was a cold low 30's, sunny for a few hours, then it turned cloudy, and even enjoyed a 10 min light snowfall. We were there to celebrate my sons bday, it was a bit of challenge hauling all the food and stuff through the snow and slippery hills (next time I have to think of food/stuff that can be hauled in less than 2 trips from the car!) We did bring firewood.. it was a nice touch to our picnic. Overall, everyone enjoyed themselves, it was great day :) read more

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This campground turned out to be much nicer than I expected. The only downside is that it's pretty close to the road. As a result, you can definitely hear the traffic. Fortunately, that's not a major deal breaker. Your mileage may vary depending on which camp spot you end up with. We spent last night at location 14, which is tucked away farther from the road and slightly up the hillside. The thick foliage gave us plenty of privacy from our neighbors. The parking area had room for three vehicles. The BBQ, fire pit, and picnic table amply served our needs. There were plenty of spots to pitch tents and hang hammocks. You're also near a couple of hiking trails. In fact, the trailhead to Fletcher Canyon is just a few steps from the entrance to the campground. read more

After driving around for almost an hour we finally got to this place! Btw were locals and live not too far from here but our usual Foxtail picnic area was not available or atleast we didn't get to it due to cops rerouting everyone. So off to Cathedral rock (so we planned), that was closed, losing a little bit of hope, we head back down to the other picnic areas, 4th one was a charm and there it was Kyle Canyon, welcomed us with open arms - ok a wee bit exaggeration but that's how we felt at the time. The ranger was so nice! Even gave us a discounted rate (yes we scored!) he told us that the other rangers/staff will tell us where our site - lucky #21! The kids ran out and off to the fresh snow with their sleds. By the way we got a double sided area, fits 2 cars, had 2 tables, 2 grills, and a fire pit! Just awesome amenities- restrooms were also clean and well kept! We will definitely be back! read more

30 years in Las Vegas and I did not even know this area was there. I took my wife and kids there a month ago for a picnic and in conversation with the host and the signs around the area realized that we could also camp in the area. We have now been back to Kyle Canyon Picnic Area 2 times to camp. Restrooms are cleans camp areas are clean and the area is just beautiful!. We were happy that so far on each visit we we were able to have a fire in the fire pit! The camp host was informative and unlike most hosts was more visible in the area, I had to run to town and the wife and kids were not wanting to go with me down to the heat and I felt comfortable knowing the host was present. The only suggestion I have is that the Forest Service change the name from picnic area to Picnic Area & Campground because their website does not give enough information or pictures of the area glad we went and found out for ourselves! Will be back up to Kyle Canyon Picnic Area & Campground several more times to beat the Las Vegas Heat! read more

Been coming up here to all these campgrounds for over 10 years. I do have to say that I've seen them all go through a lot of changes with the different host. I just wanted to congratulate and give credit where credit is deserved to Mike and his wife Jennifer at Kyle Canyon Campground. Which has gone in the past years to a campground to a picnic area back to a campground. I have not seen a pair of host be so concerned about keeping the campground clean. Since it used to belong to land and leisure. Even then it wasn't the best in the upkeep. Jennifer is always a busy bee cleaning the bathrooms and Mike is always running around cleaning the campsite picking up every piece of paper he sees out there. I know these host are going Beyond their line of duty to make everybody there feel comfortable and they really stick to the rules which I absolutely love. Thank you for making our camping experience so wonderful. read more

This place was just perfect today. It wasn't hot nor too cold. There was snow and my son had so much fun playing with snow and walking around. We love nature and this place is just beautiful . read more