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Mount Charleston Details
- Hours of operation: Varies depending on campsite/picnic area/trail.
- Cost: Varies depending on campsite/picnic area/trail. For more information call the National Reservation Center: 800-280-CAMP (2267).
- Location / Distance from Las Vegas: Take U.S. Highway 95 north about 15 miles outside of Las Vegas. Follow signs to Lee Canyon.
- Travel options: Private vehicle.
- On the way: It's a stunning drive up from the desert valley floor to the Alpine forested mountainside.
- Amenities: There is lodging and food available at Mt. Charleston Lodge and Mt. Charleston Hotel. Groceries are not available.
- What you'll need: Sunscreen, water, warm clothing, a hat and sturdy shoes are always a good idea.
- Annual visitors/busy season: Mount Charleston is a year-round recreation area and is always popular.
Mount Charleston Review
With ski resorts and hiking trails, Mount Charleston is a year-round getaway from Las Vegas.
Mount Charleston (also known as Spring Mountain) is about 12,000 feet high, Nevada'a third-highest mountain peak. It is part of the Toiyabe National Forest.
In the winter, Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort at Lee Canyon has ski runs ranging from easy to difficult. Machine-groomed snow ensures good skiing conditions no matter how light the snowfall.
Throughout the rest of the year, Mount Charleston has 52 miles of marked and maintained hiking trails. These include paved trails that are handicap accessible and difficult climbs to the top of the mountain.
Mount Charleston also has seven campgrounds with more than 180 campsites and about 160 picnic sites. The campsites and picnic areas vary in size from single family to triple family, with RV spaces available. There also are two large picnic areas available for reservation.
Mount Charleston is about 35 miles northwest of Las Vegas.
