Forty-five minutes from Las Vegas, Fletcher View sits at nearly 7,500 feet elevation in the Spring Mountains, providing a mountain escape from desert heat. The Forest Service campground offers 11 sites along Kyle Canyon Road, with electrical hookups making it the only powered camping option on Mount Charleston.
Each site includes 30 and 50-amp electrical connections, though no water or sewer hookups are available. Strykher V. found "water spigot was also just a step away from the site" at the communal spigots positioned between campsites. Sites feature concrete fire rings, charcoal grills, and picnic tables that seat eight people comfortably. The campground provides flush toilets and heated restrooms, though showers remain closed seasonally.
Road noise from Kyle Canyon Road affects some sites, particularly during daytime hours when traffic increases. A seasonal creek runs alongside the campground, though it typically dries up during summer months. Deer regularly move through the area during morning and evening hours. The adjacent Acastus Trail offers an easy interpretive walk to the visitor center, while the Fletcher View Trail provides mountain access directly across from the campground.
Sites fill quickly due to the electrical hookups, especially on weekends when Las Vegas residents seek cooler temperatures. Half the sites accept reservations through Recreation.gov, while the remainder operate first-come, first-served. The campground accommodates RVs up to 40 feet and welcomes pets. Camp hosts assist with site assignments and provide local information during the April through November season.
For campers preferring primitive camping, Kyle Canyon Campground operates nearby without hookups at a lower elevation.
Description
Overview
Fletcher View Campground is set in the beautiful Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 24 miles from Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, horseback riding and scenic driving in this forested desert oasis.
Recreation
There is paved nature trail.
Facilities
This recently updated campground is open year-round and contains several single and double-family sites, all of which have electric hookups, tables, campfire rings and grills. Drinking water is provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Due to this campground being located in a flood plain, during the monsoon season (mid-July to mid-Sept.) reservations may be cancelled and the campground temporarily closed. During this time, overnight stays are available only as weather permits.
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. It's the perfect place to escape the heat of the city. The campground is set in an open forest of ponderosa pine, mountain mahogany and Gambel oak, paralleling a seasonal stream and the highway. 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 are popular activities.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsFletcher View is located in Nevada near Mount Charleston
Directions
From Las Vegas, Nevada, travel north on Highway 95 to the junction with Highway 157/Kyle Canyon. Turn left and travel approximately 18 miles; campground is on the left side of the highway.
Coordinates
36.2633333 N
115.6144444 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 25 usersLast on 6/22/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 6/22/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/22/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 24 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 2 hrs 3 min from St. George, UT
- 2 hrs 52 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 4 hrs 32 min from Bakersfield, CA











































