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Cathedral Rock Picnic Area

Cathedral Rock Picnic Area is located at the top of beautiful Kyle Canyon in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 30 miles from Las Vegas. The picnic area is set among a forest of ponderosa pine, white fir, aspen, mountain mahogany and Gambel oak, which provides partial shade. Visitors enjoy hiking, horseback riding, and scenic driving in this forested desert oasis. It is near the Cathedral Rock and South Loop Trailheads.

Reservations

Reservations are required for the two group picnic sites only. All other picnic units are first come-first served. Please visit Recreation.gov for additional information. 

General Information

The site consists of 80 picnic sites, plus two additional group picnic units. 

May - October, as weather and conditions allow.

Day-Use only.

  • Dog must be on a leash at day use areas.

Day Use:
Single Site: $12/site/day (Monday - Thursday), $18/site/day (Friday - Sunday).
Double Site: $24/site/day (Monday - Thursday), $36/site/day (Friday - Sunday).
Group Site: $85/site/day (Monday - Thursday), $120/site/day (Friday - Sunday).
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*

Front of the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area office that is cream with a tan tile roof.

Address: 4701 North Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89130
Phone: 702-872-5486
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 36.2567

Longitude: -115.6433

Elevation

7,600 feet

Directions

From Las Vegas, Nevada: Travel north on US-95 to junction with NV-157. Turn left and go approximately 21 miles to the picnic area.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Picnic table & BBQ pedestal at each site. 75 total picnic sites, 21 double picnic sites, and 2 group picnic sites.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated April 2nd, 2025