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This is a day-use picnic area, not an overnight campground. Sites are available first-come, first-served year-round. Day-use fees apply: $12-$18 for single sites, $24-$36 for double sites depending on day of week. Contact the ranger station at 702-872-5486 to check current fire restrictions before visiting.

Flood Watch issued October 9 at 12:25PM PDT until October 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

October 9th, 12:25 PM — 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, including the following areas, Hualapai Mountains, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave, Lake Mead - AZ side, Lake Mohave - AZ side, Northwest Deserts and Northwest Plateau, southeast California, including the following areas, Cadiz Basin, Eastern Mojave Desert, Morongo Basin and San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley, and Nevada, including the following areas, Lake Mead - NV side, Lake Mohave - NV side, Las Vegas Valley, Lincoln County, Northeast Clark County, Sheep Range, Southern Clark County, Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon and Western Clark and Southern Nye County. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Incoming tropical moisture will lead to widespread shower and thunderstorm activity, some of which may cause flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 11:52PM PDT until October 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

October 9th, 11:52 PM — 12:00 PM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 45 and 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and southern Nevada. * WHEN...From 2 AM PDT /2 AM MST/ Sunday to 5 AM PDT /5 AM MST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.

About

Kyle Canyon Picnic Area is a day-use facility nestled in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, approximately 23 miles from Las Vegas. The area offers 25 first-come, first-served picnic sites spread along Kyle Canyon wash, providing a forested desert escape with ponderosa pine, mountain mahogany, and Gambel oak offering partial shade. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring, and grill. Flush toilets and drinking water from shared spigots are available on-site. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Four sites are designated as ADA-accessible. The 1.6-mile Fletcher Canyon Trail begins nearby, and the 1.5-mile Acastus Trail passes through the site. Visitors enjoy hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, and scenic driving in this mountain refuge where the rare Mount Charleston blue butterfly and ancient Bristlecone pines can be found.

Directions

From Las Vegas, 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.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $12

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly —
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (702) 872-5486

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

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