McWilliams Campground
Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
Write a Review Dolomite Campground Road Las Vegas, NV 89124 775-331-6444 Reservations: 877-444-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 36.3085, -115.679
Overview of McWilliams Campground
Last Price Paid: $20
Reported by PowerTour on 8/31/2020
Longest RV Reported: 136 feet
Reported by OnTheRoadFromVegas on 11/4/2018
Number of Sites 75
Pad Type asphalt
Reservations yes
Elevation 8,497 ft / 2,589 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of McWilliams Campground 4 people have reviewed this location.
“Beautiful Area, Sketch Campers, Reservation System Faux Pas ”
Reviewed 8/31/2020
Nightly rate: | $20 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 61 |
Most important thing 1st: Do not make reservations for here if you're 4 or less days from your arrival date. The 'system' shouldn't allow anyone to do so, but it does. We made our reservations on a Weds for Saturday arrival & found out when we arrived someone else was in our site (double-booking issues). Per the camp host, others were... more
Most important thing 1st: Do not make reservations for here if you're 4 or less days from your arrival date. The 'system' shouldn't allow anyone to do so, but it does. We made our reservations on a Weds for Saturday arrival & found out when we arrived someone else was in our site (double-booking issues). Per the camp host, others were showing up to check in when we were & having the same problem.
The area is beautiful and the campground is very nice by Forest Service standards. No hookups though. No cell service I'm aware of. There is a pay phone (yes I said pay phone) within a 1/2 mile or so if you needed to make an important call to anyone. Odd sites are reserve-able via recreation.gov, even # sites are 1st-come/1st serve. Flush toilets around the complex but they were blown up the weekend we were there. Neither of us would use them.
Other than the reservation system weirdness (5 days out limitation), the main issue I have with the place is with its proximity to Las Vegas (way too close) and hence the level of riff-raff is substantial. We did see 4-5 flavors of law enforcement cruise through the park at varying times.... there is a reason for that. It's good they were around at random times but bad it's needed.
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“Cool mountain getaway ”
Reviewed 1/27/2020
Nightly rate: | $25 |
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Days stayed: | 6 |
Site Number: | 49 |
Stayed here 2 nights. Made online reservations. There are first come first serve sites as well. Nice campground. Nice get away from The Las Vegas heat. Had a rain and hail storm for about a half hour. Our site was a pull through but really unlevel. There are some nice sites here however. Had to put the front of our 5th wheel at it lowe... more
Stayed here 2 nights. Made online reservations. There are first come first serve sites as well. Nice campground. Nice get away from The Las Vegas heat. Had a rain and hail storm for about a half hour. Our site was a pull through but really unlevel. There are some nice sites here however. Had to put the front of our 5th wheel at it lowest setting. It can get a bit noisy depending on the crowd. Already have 2 trips planned for 2020. No services but water.
Joeg would stay here again
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“Great campsite”
Reviewed 7/27/2019
Nightly rate: | $40 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 47 |
Great site, lots of space, clean restrooms close by. Just make sure to bring your own light source as there are no lights anywhere in the campgrounds, including inside the restrooms.
Cjaiceman would stay here again
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“Very nice campground that was peaceful and cool in the summer.”
Reviewed 11/4/2018
Nightly rate: | $25 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 42 |
Being only about a 50 minute drive from Las Vegas it's a great escape from the summer heat. When it's 110 in Vegas it's about 80-85 for a high up here. But being this close to Vegas it can be very busy. The first time we stayed here was the week before July 4 and it was full and some people were partying all night. The second time was ... more
Being only about a 50 minute drive from Las Vegas it's a great escape from the summer heat. When it's 110 in Vegas it's about 80-85 for a high up here. But being this close to Vegas it can be very busy. The first time we stayed here was the week before July 4 and it was full and some people were partying all night. The second time was the middle of the week later in July and there weren't nearly as many people. The campgrounds are very clean and new, The campground contains several single and double-family sites with picnic tables, grills and campfire rings. Flush and vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. The surroundings are just beautiful with the smell of Ponderosa pine.
We only paid $12.50 a night using our senior National Parks pass. We will be back for the cool temps and hiking. And Mt Charleston is the only location of Mt Charleston Blue Butterfly.
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- firewood
- group sites
- recycle
- restrooms: flush
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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