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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.
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 worlds 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
My favorite place in Las Vegas during the winter! Sledding, BBQ grills, benches restrooms, and safe sledding!!
Fun place to get the kids out and go sledding when there is snow. Bring some lunch or at least some snacks especially if your kids are like ours and want to play in the snow for hours once they are finished sledding. Would be rated higher if the cost was lower ($25 per car). The Meadows are right up the road and are free but parking there can be an adventure to say the least.
My family is all from Hawaii. This is their 2nd time seeing snow. This is our favorite winter location in the world because of that.
We would 100% give this location 5 stars if they would PUT MORE TRASH CANS OUT THERE! I may not know some wildlife reason or something else. But it could be explained or warned and suggesting a trash bag in the car is just a courtesy I require for my 5 star rating. Lol
But we love it there and the staff is amazing. I just hate not seeing trash cans where humans will put their trash. Cause... humans...
Anyways here's us in some of the fluffy white stuff on the mountain.
Great area to enjoy nature.A lot of snow during winter and many options for sledding.Get there early to find a parking spot.Excellent to beat the summer heat in Vegas too.$20 per vehicle.
Restrooms,tables and grills available.
Many hiking trails all over that area.
First time coming for a group picnic! It was so amazing! It was cold and rainy but did become sunny sometime into the picnic!
