Established Camping
Foxtail Grp Picnic Area
Foxtail Grp Picnic Area is located in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, featuring mountainous terrain with pine forests. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 20°F in winter. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as the Mount Charleston Wilderness and the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
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 surrounding Spring Mountains.
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 are popular activities.
Location
Foxtail Grp Picnic Area is located in Nevada
Directions
From Las Vegas, Nevada, take Highway 95 north to the junction with Highway 156/Lee Canyon, turn left and travel approximately 19 miles to the picnic area, which is on the left.
Coordinates
36.3086111 N
115.6694444 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 44 min from Las Vegas
- 2 hrs 23 min from St. George
- 3 hrs 12 min from Lake Havasu City
- 4 hrs 53 min from Bakersfield
