USDA Forest Service · Nevada
Mcwilliams
USDA Forest Service · Nevada, United States · in Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
- Sites
- 77
- Hookups
- 75 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to October 19
- Max RV length
- 64 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,661 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- MCWILLIAMS CAMPGROUND ROAD (NFSR 45074) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
- Nearest town
- Lee Canyon
- Address
- NV
- Phone
- 702-872-5486
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking
75 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
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About
Overview
McWilliams Campground is located in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 50 miles from downtown Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, mountain biking and scenic driving in this forested desert oasis.
Recreation
Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities on the 6.2-mile Bristlecone Trail. Upper and lower trailheads are located just above and below the campground. The 1.3-mile Sawmill Trail begins about four miles below the campground just off State Route 156.
Facilities
This campground contains several single and double-family sites with picnic tables, grills and campfire rings. Flush toilets, drinking water, and trash collection are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved.
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 an ideal place to escape the heat of the city.
The campground is situated in a scenic Ponderosa and white pine forest, which offers partial shade. The area affords breathtaking views of the surrounding Spring Mountains.
Nearby Attractions
More than 60 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails crisscross the area. Rock climbing, picnicking and scenic driving are popular activities.
The Spring Mountains Visitor Center in Kyle Canyon offers guided hikes and educational and evening programs. Interpretive displays provide information on local plants, animals and history.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 28° | 6° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 40° | 26° | 3° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 44° | 28° | 12° | 70° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 52° | 33° | 22° | 68° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 62° | 43° | 24° | 75° | 4 of 11 |
| June | 75° | 54° | 32° | 87° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 60° | 52° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 76° | 58° | 48° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 52° | 38° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 60° | 44° | 23° | 73° | 4 of 10 |
| November | 51° | 37° | 20° | 63° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 44° | 30° | 11° | 57° | 8 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Upper Bristlecone Trailhead · 0.4 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Lower Bristlecone Trailhead · 0.8 mi as the crow flies
Bristlecone 5.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Trail Canyon Trailhead · 3.2 mi as the crow flies
Trail Canyon 2.0 mi Hike · Drive there - Mary Jane Falls Trailhead · 3.3 mi as the crow flies
Mary Jane Falls 1.5 mi Hike · Drive there - Echo Trailhead · 3.5 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
All 2,896 trails in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · All 197 trails in Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Camp Lee Canyon · City, County & Regional Parks · 1 mi
- Mahogany Grove · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 8 sites
- Hilltop · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 38 sites
- Fletcher View · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 12 sites
- Red Rock Canyon Campground · Bureau of Land Management · 21 mi · 80 sites
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