The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, also known as Mt. Charleston, offers opportunities for year-round fun including hiking, camping, and picnicking, as well as snow-based activities in the winter. When you visit, join an interpretive hike with a naturalist to learn about the plants and animals unique to the Spring Mountains, attend a campfire program to learn how the mountains were formed, or trek through the snow on a guided snowshoe hike.
Current News
- Snowshoe hike cancellations - Snow levels in the mountains are very low. Some snowshoe hikes will be canceled due to the lack of snow. If you've signed up for a hike, we will send you cancellation information via email. See the snowshoe hike schedule.
- Foxtail is OPEN - The Foxtail snow play area is currently open as of 1/25/12. Check back frequently for closure information due to the unusually warm, dry winter conditions in the mountains this year.
- Job opportunity - Volunteer Program Specialist. Learn more and apply.
- Volunteer opportunity - Do you like to play in the snow? We are looking for volunteers to be Snow Play Hosts this winter. Find out more.
- Check out photos from our programs in the new Photo Gallery!
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- Area closure information - Some picnic areas and campgrounds in the Spring Mountains NRA will be under construction in 2012 and 2013. Click here for closure information before heading up to the mountains.
Current conditions - Get information on the current conditions of trails, campgrounds, and other recreation sites.
Click here to visit the U.S. Forest Service website for the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.