Toiyabe National Forest

Divided into seven distinct regions, the Toiyabe National Forest stretches across vast tracts of central, western and southern Nevada and east central California. It covers 2,572,463 acres in total, offering recreational activities while conserving the natural environment.

The portion of the Toiyabe National Forest nearest Las Vegas contains the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, noted for its unique ecosystems, geological diversity, and rugged beauty. It features trails for hiking and horseback riding that lead through woods of pinyon and bristlecone pine, up rocky slopes, and across desert valleys where sagebrush and Joshua trees grow. There are facilities here for overnight camping by car, tent, recreational vehicle or motorhome.

The two most visited parts of the Toiyabe National Forest here are two canyons first developed for recreation by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Kyle Canyon has two campgrounds and Mt. Charleston Lodge. Lee Canyon also offers to camp areas and the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort for year round activities.

The Toiyabe National Forest has a ranger district office in Las Vegas for the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. The address is 4701 North Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89130. The forest can be reached by taking U.S. Highway 95 north toward Reno.