The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, also known as Mount Charleston,
offers opportunities for year-round fun: hiking, camping, picnicking, plus winter snow activities.
When you visit, join an interpretive hike with a naturalist to learn about the plants and animals unique to the Spring Mountains, attend a campfire program to learn how the mountains were formed, or trek through the snow on a guided snowshoe hike.
What's happening on the mountain:
- Summer Programs start this Saturday!
-Wildlife Divide Art Workshop "The Postcard Project" will be this Saturday, May 25, from 11-5 with guest artist Myranda Bair. Click over to our Art page for details.
-Junior Ranger programs, great for elementary school-aged students, will be 1pm each Saturday. Please register so we can make sure we have enough supplies.
-Guided Hikes are offered at 10am Saturday and Sunday, click here for locations
*programs are free thanks to generous donations and grants
- GO Mt. Charleston Day is June 8
Kick off summer in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area: Enjoy fun activities and “how-to” demos to make getting outdoors easy and fun for all ages and levels of experience. The event is free, and we encourage you to carpool and bring your friends who are often reluctant to get outdoors! Click here for the poster and share it with your friends!
- Fire Safety is top priority as the mountain warms up!
Fires are only allowed on in provided BBQ and campfire rings. Picnic groups in Lee Meadows can use a gas grill with and on/off switch or knob. Be safe!
- 2400+ pounds of litter!
We want to thank all of our amazing volunteers for their help at our 6th Annual Spring Cleaning. They collected over a ton of litter in one morning! View our gallery of photos, and email volunteer@gomtcharleston.com if you have a group that would like to come up and help out.
- Planning a trip to the mountain?
Check out our suggestions for things to do at Mt Charleston. Also check out our tips and resources to help plan your visit to Mt Charleston.
- Construction News, Site & Trail Closures, Road Conditions:
The Spring Mountains NRA are undergoing construction in various picnic, trail and camp sites through 2014. Check here for details: Mt Charleston construction information. Then, before you head out to the mountain, please check road conditions and restrictions at http://www.safetravelusa.com/nv/
- Volunteer opportunities
Hike trails, meet new people, and learn about the Spring Mountains. Our volunteer opportunities offer a fun, rewarding way to give back. Learn more about current volunteer positions at Mt Charleston.
- Want to receive news on our programs and events?
Sign up for the Go Mt. Charleston mailing list.
Visit the U.S. Forest Service website for the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.