Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
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Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
![[Photo] View of snow covered caps from Lee Canyon. Photo by Crystal Dipietro](images/sisterswithsnow.JPG)
The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (SMNRA) is part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Better known to locals as Mount Charleston, it is located just 30 minutes from downtown Las Vegas and encompasses more than 316,000 acres of remarkable beauty and surprising diversity.
Enjoy snow-capped mountain peaks that are surrounded by desert and are home to over 50 sensitive plants and animals, some of which are found only in this special area and nowhere else in the world. The panoramic mountain range provides a quick getaway and a haven for solitude.
Visit our Things to Do page to explore the array of opportunities for enjoying this unique area. There are three wilderness areas within the boundaries of the SMNRA.
Contact us at:
4701 North Torrey Pines Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89130-2301
(702) 515-5400
For more fire information, please go to our Fire and Fuels page.
Recreation Updates
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Lee Canyon open for snow play
Cathedral Rock Picnic Area and Trailheads closed for the winter. Access Cathedral Rock Trail from Echo Trailhead.
USDA Forest Service - Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Last Modified: Monday, 01 February 2010 at 17:16:37 EST