This is the second time making the drive up here to see the snow while visiting family in Vegas. There are quite a few stops, parks, picnic areas, scenic areas and turn outs to pull over and let the kids enjoy the snow. The roads are salted and cleared and we always feel comfortable driving even though we have AWD. There was law enforcement posted closer to the bottom of the mountain enforcing speed because they flagged us for going too fast, apparently so that's also great knowing they are there trying to keep people safe. Easy drive, albeit a little far from the hotel we stay at, but definitely a must visit during the winter/early spring months. This time it wasn't actively snowing, but there was a good amount higher up and it was FLUFFY snow! read more

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We are avid National Park and State Park goers and love to travel all around to ho hiking and see as much nature as we can. This is one of the cleanest and nicest state parks that we have been to. The Visitor Center is absolutely awesome. They have clean bathrooms outside. They have a great gift shop. And they have fun things for the kids to do inside as well. The art on the window, where you have to look through a panel that looks like sunglasses was my absolute favorite. I am still in awe of it. The woman who works there was so very helpful to tell us about which hikes to go to and what would be the right level of hikes for our family. The man who was sitting there was also very kind and let my son pet his dog. I would absolutely go back when visiting Las Vegas! Even if you have just a couple of hours, this place is worth the trip. read more

Amazing views, a must see if you're in the Vegas area. So many different hiking trails & just absolutely beautiful scenery. The visitors center is an added bonus. Super friendly staff & a little something for everyone in the gift shop. read more

MT. Charleston Spring Mountains - Hiking Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Beautiful views of the Spring Mountain range. Waiting for the new lodge to open. It's a nice getaway from the city. Not too far to travel.

The place was okay, we were able to find slush of snow when we visited in December. I'll try to visit here when there's more snow. It's best to bring your own equipment than renting. The line was terrible read more

Really nice place. You drive up a ways before you get out. We escaped Vegas on a 100+ degree day to get cooler and be outside. Though we were there around noon, it was still 20-30 degrees cooler than the city and not that far. Maybe an hour. We did a short 4 mile easy walk/hike and it was really nice. Much was shaded, not many people, saw no animals except birds. The plant life was just beautiful. And different from our home. If you are looking for a place to get out of the city and see trees other than palm trees, this was really nice. read more

The drive to Mt. Charleston is great. I can only imagine how it looks during the winter. Unfortunately, we came during the summer, so did not get to see the true beauty of the mountain. I will have to say, it is about 20 degrees lower than being in Las Vegas. There is a nice breeze when you are outside. There are quite a few OHV trails and overlooks along the drive. At the top, you will find a cool little village where you can have lunch or purchase souvenirs. During the winter, the lodges here are filled with tourists. Also, at the top you will find a hiking trail called Cathedral Rock. There is lower and upper trail so be sure to check out both of them. There are picnic areas too if you packed a small lunch with you. You will see lots of great views along your drive. The mountainsides are filled with cabins that are beautifully displayed. I will definitely be back and hopefully during winter. I bet the experience is phenomenal. read more

Adventure is calling! Happy is doing something outdoors with some fun in the sunshine and nature all around! Is this a car commercial; no it's time to put down the cell phone down, grab those special to you and get away from the light and sin of Vegas. Loving Vegas for almost fifteen years, in all that time it's the first time here. We have rolled through on the bike a time here and there; as the lights of the day pass through your eyes it's not the same as stopping. Don't wait get out and write those pages! This was pure joy and happy. As I stand back and watch the dogs and Pat play it warms me. It's cold here, so layer so that your not cold. The dogs run and play with one another. They could just keep going, so could he. The snow is still packed in the ground so it's a nice chance to sled down a little "hill." If your expecting lots of snow, remember it's Vegas and snow is a rare weekend type of adventure so get here before it melts for the year. As you enjoy the outdoors please pick up after yourself. Don't leave your trash! Don't leave your mask on the ground! In fact, leave the mask behind because it's not necessary in the outdoors. Take off that mask regardless of vaccine status and get some much needed fresh air. Its adventure time right, as we play and park on the side of the road we enjoy the fun and beauty around us! The one issue that bothers us is the trash all around. Here's a mask, over there one would expect beer bottles; but a vast array of food and plastic bottles littered around. Please take your trash so that we leave the outdoors as you found it. Leave the mask behind and breathe in that "fresh mountain air!" It's always better than rebreathing your own air. Play well and enjoy life one moment always; but observe those socially expected things. You know; "Man, please don't trash the place. Hey man, let's go and celebrate! Yeah!" The drive up here is glorious, as one loving sin city, we get older and that flair of the lights of the strip is just "noise, noise, noise!" It's nice to know that up about 7,000 feet is Mt. Charleston. It's a smooth ride up to the mountain in under an hour. Layer here since the weather changes fast. It's cold and then colder. Chains sometimes are needed, if you decide to off road your in the wilderness here. There is no modern connections to a local store. Bring the essentials such as food, snacks, and whatever you need for happy. The views are spectacular, so why aren't you planning that get away. Time is fleeting! The snow is melting away for the year. Happy is in adventures, it's the in between times that we are awaiting. It's these moments that we pulled off the highway to play that "we" remember and help us make it through the times of solitude. Leave the mask behind, breathe that fresh air and let's go. Those pages will not write themselves. Grab the leash, water and those special to you! Happy is here! Be happy in these moments that you will always cherish and celebrate read more

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Late post. We visited in February when there was so much snow. I am not really a fan of snow, but it was family time. We drove there, it seemed to take longer than I remember. Other people were there too. It seemed very popular. To be in the snow, was a novelty, for city people. Properties and rooftops were covered in snow. We were wearing layers but we weren't prepared for constantly sinking into the snow. And then I thought we should've bought some walking sticks. Hubby and our stringbean were having a snowball fight. They were laughing. I was taking lots of pictures. It was nice to see. To be in the moment. To take it all in. The tall trees were beautiful. Seeing the greenery surviving despite the cold weather. It seemed colder in the shade, so I kept trying to find every bit of sunshine. It was pretty. To see nature like that. I didn't see or hear any animals. I did see some trash (and dog poop) which was sad. Very sad. Some people were going down the hills. We don't get up here that much. But we'd like to return to have a picnic sometime in the summer time. It's a lot cooler than the city. It would be a peaceful hike in the Spring or Summer, if you got there early. It's definitely off the beaten path. And something everyone should see, at least, during every season, because it is far from the neon lights of the Strip. read more

Love visiting Mt Charleston! It's amazing to have these magnificent Mountain View's and trails that's such a short drive from Las Vegas/The Strip. I encourage everyone to make the drive and visit our piece of natural wonder, especially when there's snow up there. read more

I took my kids here Christmas morning after wanting to give them an experience instead of just gifts, and we had the best time. The location we visited was called Upper Lee Meadows and it was an incredible spot for sledding with kids of any age. Depending on how far you hike up the slopes you can have a more intense sledding experience or a very mild one. If you visit the area I advise that you arrive early as possible on weekends as you will be turned away if parking capacity is reached. We arrived about 7am and by the time we left at 11:30 am, cars were being turned away. There is a wooded area immediately to the left of the mountain which had very soft snow so my kids made snow balls and were able to throw snow around. In that same area we found multiple snow men that had been made by previous visitors which gave us great photo ops. read more

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We drove up here in the middle of winter in our rental car. Well, we tried to but there was a blizzard half way there and we chickened out and turned around. We came back to try again the next day and it was very serene and not too slippery. We explored the entire road and took short walks and used our camera to try and capture the scenes and vistas. It was so quiet, cold, snowy and beautiful, especially for two people from Florida! I highly recommend exploring this area in the winter as long as there isn't a blizzard. Life is good in a winter wonderland! read more

Seriously. Not enough is written about the ability to drive 20 minutes north of the city limits...and cool off! Awesome trails. Good day trip read more

Beautiful and great for a mini get-away! We love that it's so close to vegas. Great spot for dogs as well!

Being a California native, it's so awesome to see how close this is to the city! Less than an hour away for such beautiful sights. My boyfriend and I love to go camping on the weekends to escape the heat and civilization - tent, fire, smores and all. We tried to reach Angel Peak nearby which has a dome-shaped building. But hit a roadblock when we found out it Spring Mountains Youth Camp is a juvenile detention center and it's private property. Yikes! It's so short of a drive that it's worth coming for a picnic during the day. read more

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After spending a few days on the Las Vegas strip, my uncle wanted to know if I'd like to take a drive up to the mountain and play in the snow. Ummmmmmmmmmm? YEAH!!!!! It's absolutely so peaceful. It's clean. We saw wild horses twice. That took my breath away. Thank you Mother Nature read more

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Comet, Cupid,Bashful,and Dancer. Sneezy,Doc, Mark, and Prancer. Matthew, Luke, and James too. Some of the most familiar names we all knew. Sometimes they come in groups of Seven or Four. Most times they come together in twelve or more. They act as shadows and you may ask why. Because the job of a reindeer, is to teach the chosen to fly. Geese A Laying. Lords A Leaping. On the seventh day my true love gave to me. Swans A Swimming. A gift of Life. A few Versus in a Pine Tree. With mountain tops filled with snow. Halos everywhere that begin to Glow. You may call them 12 Reindeers or A Single Dove. But I remember the most famous name of all called Love. And do not forget the greatest gift of All It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas if you might recall read more

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Mount Charleston, The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area is the best way to take a break from the city noise. So serene and so many great trails to discover. I hear it's even more beautiful in the winter. Can't wait to see it. read more

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Love this place. First, TAKE YOUR TRASH WITH YOU! You bring it? Take it back with you when you leave! The police are working so hard keeping everyone safe. I wish there were more parking areas but I appreciate at the same time there isn't. The mountain is beautiful. Tourists and locals who leave their broken crap and sleds are not I honestly wish their cages for baby trees or plants were sturdier.will return next time with bags to pick up trash. read more

Beautiful views. Loved experiencing snow while in the dessert. It was a nice surprise being able to go to Las Vegas and go see snow in the mountains so close by. Just took a drive in the area and enjoyed the views. read more

From what I can recall as my very first snow experience, this was a long drive from Vegas. But nonetheless, I enjoyed every second! I signed up for snowboarding lessons, got my gear, board to match my height, and got strapped up to go! Our instructor was informative on what to do and how to stop and go. We started on the bunny hill and snowboarded all the way down then got ski lifted back up to the top. Someone in my class wasn't feeling well and they immediately took care of him by sledding him down to the medical center. This was a spontaneous activity that this Hawaii Island girl was not prepared for. And it wasn't until my next trip to see snow that I finally bought all of my gear. Snow boots, goggles, snow jacket and pants. Weather wasn't like a blizzard so goggles weren't necessary. But definitely snow pants and jacket in case you fall. read more

When the triple digits are beating you down and you just want to be outside and cool then take a short drive to Mt Charleston and enjoy a day in nature. There are plenty of trails to walk there is a lodge where you can grab some food and you can rent a cabin should you decide to make it a long weekend. They also have camp sites should you decide to rough it a bit with fire pits. If you decide to take your dog be careful my beasts both came home with ticks. They have skiing and tubing available in the winter months. read more

We come here when ever we have a chance , last time we tried to check in on yelp and it said people reported as closed yes the road was closed the same way you drive to get in but not closed where you can't drive up the mountain due to construction but the day we went it was open , it was just a different road to get in . We have a great time every time we come to mountain Charleston we got to see 2 family's of 5 and 6 deer we got to take some pictures and video , just make sure regardless if it's cold or hot to take water and snack with you , hiking will make you tired and thirsty you definitely have to visit mountain Charleston and enjoy nature !!!!! They have so many trails , camping , you can ride your bike and have fun for hours read more

MT CHARLESTON! the best time of my life in the snow! such a nice place to take your family and friends! hiked up to the frozen Mary jane waterfall and had the best view! GO! check out my video of MT CHARLESTON! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLbItT9ydnA&t=2s read more

My boyfriend & I drove up from the Vegas Valley on Thurs. July 23rd around 7pm. Such amazing views, beautiful weather & great service from our waiter Christian who made dining experience very enjoyable. read more