McWilliams
Mount Charleston, Nevada · 8,599 ft · In Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
Photos: Local staff
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 8,599 ft (2,621 m)8,599 ft2,621 m
Loops5
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 2 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
How we name loops
“S&P” is a staff entry, not a campsite, and is left out.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
McWilliams Campground is located in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 50 miles from downtown Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, mountain biking and scenic driving in this forested desert oasis.Recreation
Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities on the 6.2-mile Bristlecone Trail. Upper and lower trailheads are located just above and below the campground. The 1.3-mile Sawmill Trail begins about four miles below the campground just off State Route 156.
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Cell service
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Cell service at McWilliams: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 11% chance of rain34°25°
- WedSunny46°32°
- ThuSunny47°35°
- FriSunny, 1% chance of rain50°34°
- SatSunny48°33°
Nearby camping
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Mahogany Grove Group Campground
Public Land · 3.6 mi · Mount Charleston
Mahogany Grove
Public Land · 3.7 mi · Mount Charleston
Lux Point
Campground · 3.9 mi · Mount Charleston
3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Mount Charleston share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Location and contact
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