Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (Mt Charleston)
2525 Kyle Canyon Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89124
316,000 acres · 60 miles of trails
Spring Mountains National Recreation Area at Mt. Charleston near Las Vegas, Nevada, offers shaded, cooler trails with water for leashed dogs in its 316,000 acres. Parking, restrooms, and trash cans are accessible. It's a high-elevation escape from desert heat.
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- Park
- Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (Mt Charleston)
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Coordinates
- 36.2589, -115.6447
- Size
- 316,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 60
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (3,210 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.8 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 3,210 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 316,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
316,000-acre USFS recreation area at Mt Charleston. Leashed dogs welcome on most trails (cooler alpine alternative to desert valley).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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