Location: 35 miles NW of Las Vegas. Less than one hour from the Strip.
Directions: Go north on US 95, then west (left) on State Route 157 or 156. Go to map.
Best Season: Summer.
Visitor Center: Open 7 days a week during the summer. Hours 9 to 4. Phone: 702-872-5486. Drive 18.4 miles along State Route 157. Located by the Ranger Station on left side of 157.
Fee: None, however $8.00 per car for parking at Cathedral Rock and Old Mills Campground. $1.00 walk-ins if using the picnic area (hikers not subjected to fee)
Permits: None needed for day hiking.
Camping: Kyle Canyon, Fletcher View, Kyle Canyon RV Site, Hilltop, Mahogany Grove, McWilliams, and Dolemite. Reservations: 877-444-6777
Web site: www.reserveusa.com
Elevation range: 7,000 feet (2133 m) to 11,918 feet (3632 m).
Size: 316,000 acres
Hikes: < 1 mile to 22 miles. All difficulties. 50 hikes on this website.
Dogs: Must be on a leash.
Horses: Designated trails.
Bikes: Yes, but the roads are very narrow.
Mountain bikes: Designated trails.
Firearms: Not permitted.
Gasoline: None available.
Managed by: U.S. Forestry Service (702) 873-8800.
Food: Mt. Charleston Lodge (702) 872-5408 and Mt. Charleston Hotel (702)-872-5500
