Can you reserve a site at Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use?

Yes, Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use?

45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use, Nevada — 25 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Kyle Canyon Picnic Area is set in the beautiful Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 23 miles from Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, horseback riding and scenic driving in this forested desert oasis.

Recreation

The 1.6-mile Fletcher Canyon Trail begins nearby. The 1.5 mile long Acastus Trail also passes through the site.

Facilities

This year-round picnic area contains several single and double sites, four of which are accessible. Sites are equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Flush toilets and drinking water 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 picnic area is set in an open forest of ponderosa pine, mountain mahogany and Gambel oak, which provides partial shade. Manzanita and wild roses dot the landscape. A seasonal stream and the highway parallels the area. Most sites have views of the surrounding towering canyon walls.

Nearby Attractions

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.

The facts

Season: January – December — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
25 bookable sites
25 sites for day use only
Vehicles up to 45 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: A, B

Site types

25 Picnic

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25 campsites at Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use

Check-in 10:00 AM · Check-out 3:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	A	Picnic	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
002	A	Picnic	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
003	A	Picnic	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8
004	A	Picnic	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
005	A	Picnic	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8
016	B	Picnic	Pull Through	Paved	35 ft	8
006	B	Picnic	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8
007	B	Picnic	Pull Through	Paved	45 ft	16
008	B	Picnic	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8
009	B	Picnic	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8
010	B	Picnic	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8
011	B	Picnic	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8
012	B	Picnic	Pull Through	Paved	40 ft	16
013	B	Picnic	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8
014	B	Picnic	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8
015	B	Picnic	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8
017	B	Picnic	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8
018	B	Picnic	Back In	Paved	45 ft	16
019	B	Picnic	Pull Through	Paved	45 ft	16
020	B	Picnic	Back In	Paved	40 ft	16
021	B	Picnic	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8
022	B	Picnic	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8
023	B	Picnic	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8
024	B	Picnic	Pull Through	Paved	35 ft	16
025	B	Picnic	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8

Getting there

From Las Vegas, Nevada, travel north on Highway 95 to the junction of Highway 157/Kyle Canyon. Turn left and travel approximately 18 miles. The picnic area is on the left side of the highway.

36.26250, -115.60750 · 36°15'45.0"N 115°36'27.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	5.1	5.7	2.8	1.3	0.8	0.1	2.3	1.4	1.7	1.9	2.3	3.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use

Can you reserve a site at Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use?: Yes, Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use have?: 25 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use?: 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Also listed by

Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Single Per Day: $12 Monday - Thursday/ $18 Friday - Sunday.

Restrictions:

Dog must be on a leash at day use areas.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use

Fletcher View 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway Group Picnic Sites 1.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cathedral Rock Picnic Area 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hilltop 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mahogany Grove 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Foxtail GRP Picnic Area 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
McWilliams 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Scenic Drive Timed Entry 13.8 mi · Timed entry · we watch it
Red Rock Canyon Campground 15.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Las Vegas Natural History Museum 27 mi · Facility
Sloan Canyon Petroglyphs 36 mi · Facility
Nellis Dunes 36.6 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 702-872-5486
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use