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If this is your first visit to the park, or if you have visited in the past, the Docents at Spring Mountain Ranch are available to make your stay both informative and safe. They work with the park rangers to ensure that your visit is a memorable one. You are free to explore the park on your own, or you can come to the Visitor Center (ranch house) and obtain information about the park and take a volunteer led tour of the house and grounds. From hiking, picnicking, summer theater, and family related activities, there is a lot to do in the park. We only ask that you obey the established rules and stay on marked trails. The Docents are very knowledgeable about the park an can answer any questions that you may have.
If you are impressed by what you see and want to learn more and perhaps become a volunteer, ask one of the Docents for more information. See you at the ranch!
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Spring Mountain Ranch is part of the Nevada State Parks system. It is located to the west of Las Vegas (about 30 minutes from the strip) in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation area. In addition to the natural beauty of the sandstone cliff formations, this area is a bonanza for hikers, geologists, and those interested in the early history of Nevada and the Old Spanish Trail.
Park Hours:
MAIN RANCH HOUSE: The main ranch house is open June, July and August from 10:00am-4 pm (but hours may vary), April, May, September and October from 10:00am-5:00pm (hours may vary), and November-March from 10am-4:30pm. Visitors with limited time can take a self-guided tour of the ranch house. For those with a more flexible schedule, park volunteers and docents are available to give a more detailed tour and history of the ranch.
GUIDED TOURS: Call the park for information on guided tours. (702-875-4141)
Entrance Fee: The park has a $10.00 per vehicle entrance fee. Walk-ins and bicyclists are $2.00 each. Buses, vans and other large multi-passenger vehicles are $2.00 per person. Annual Nevada State Park passes are available at the Ranger Station.
Picnicking: Tree-shaded picnic sites offer tables, grills and restrooms, and are on a first come, first saved basis. No wood burning or gathering.
Group Use Area: A group use area is available by reservation for groups of up to 200 people. Please contact the park office for more information or to make a reservation. There is a small fee for use of this area.
For park safety:
The burros in the park are Wild...do not attempt to pet them or get too close, they bite and kick when cornered.
***NOTE! Picturesque Lake Harriet was drained dry in 2017. This was done to protect the endangered Pahrump Poolfish which was under seige by non-native crayfish and other lake invaders. Remaining Poolfish were harvested and sent to the Lake Mead fish facility. The Lake is now open but accessibility is restricted to the trail to prevent a repeat of the introduction of non-native fish.
The park is in a wonderful bucolic setting and is a magnet for weddings, parties and commercial photography. The rules governing the taking of photographs can be found here. Visitors are welcome to take photos for personal use.
See map below for location:
Park Hours:
- June, July & August: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- September: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- October: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- November, December, January & February: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- March & April: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- May: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
MAIN RANCH HOUSE: The main ranch house is open June, July and August from 10:00am-4 pm (but hours may vary), April, May, September and October from 10:00am-5:00pm (hours may vary), and November-March from 10am-4:30pm. Visitors with limited time can take a self-guided tour of the ranch house. For those with a more flexible schedule, park volunteers and docents are available to give a more detailed tour and history of the ranch.
GUIDED TOURS: Call the park for information on guided tours. (702-875-4141)
Entrance Fee: The park has a $10.00 per vehicle entrance fee. Walk-ins and bicyclists are $2.00 each. Buses, vans and other large multi-passenger vehicles are $2.00 per person. Annual Nevada State Park passes are available at the Ranger Station.
Picnicking: Tree-shaded picnic sites offer tables, grills and restrooms, and are on a first come, first saved basis. No wood burning or gathering.
Group Use Area: A group use area is available by reservation for groups of up to 200 people. Please contact the park office for more information or to make a reservation. There is a small fee for use of this area.
For park safety:
- Drive on established roadways
- Park in designated areas
- Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet in length. They are not allowed in the Visitor Center or the historic cabins. Service dogs are exempt. Please clean up after your pets.
- Plants, animals and minerals are protected by state law
- Dispose of litter in appropriate receptacles
- Observe closed areas and all signs
- Do not climb trees (the trees are more than 400 years old)
- Visitors are responsible for knowing park regulations
- Trails close one hour prior to park closing. Stay on trails.
- Soccer is allowed in the picnick area, but not volleyball, golf practice, or baseball
- No fixed tents or shade shelters are allowed
- Water balloons or pinatas are not allowed
- No amplified or loud music is permitted
- No metal detecting
- NO DRONES!
- Please obey all traffic signs, especially the speed limits in parking lot
- ATV and dirt bikes are prohibited
The burros in the park are Wild...do not attempt to pet them or get too close, they bite and kick when cornered.
***NOTE! Picturesque Lake Harriet was drained dry in 2017. This was done to protect the endangered Pahrump Poolfish which was under seige by non-native crayfish and other lake invaders. Remaining Poolfish were harvested and sent to the Lake Mead fish facility. The Lake is now open but accessibility is restricted to the trail to prevent a repeat of the introduction of non-native fish.
The park is in a wonderful bucolic setting and is a magnet for weddings, parties and commercial photography. The rules governing the taking of photographs can be found here. Visitors are welcome to take photos for personal use.
See map below for location: