State Park

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park

Clark County, NevadaAbout 539 acresEstablished 1973

2 notices: Fire Restrictions in Place · Upcoming Maintenance Closures at Spring Mountain Ranch and Valley of Fire State Parks — details

Status
Open (per official listing)
Entrance fee
$10 per vehicleAnnual pass available
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Dogs allowed6-ft leash
Camping
None listed
Official site
parks.nv.gov(702) 875-4141

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Current alerts 3

Fire restriction Fire Restrictions in Place

Posted by the park. Official alert

Alert Spring Mountain Ranch Re-Opening May 5, 2026

Posted by the park. Official alert

Fire restriction Upcoming Maintenance Closures at Spring Mountain Ranch and Valley of Fire State Parks

Posted by the park. Official alert

Overview

The beautiful backdrop to Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, only ten miles or so from the city limits of Las Vegas, Nevada
The beautiful backdrop to Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, only ten miles or so from the city limits of Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: Thomas Farley. CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication)

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is a 539-acre park in Clark County, about 16 miles southwest of Las Vegas.

Things to do include historic sites, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below.
Official wording

Vary by season, see below.

Hours: Park hours vary by season.

Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).

Fees and passes

ItemAmount
Day use entrance fee$10 · vehicle
Day use entrance fee$15 · vehicle
Bike in$2 · walk-in
Official wording

Day use entrance fee: $10.00 per vehicle (Non-NV Vehicles: $15.00 per vehicle) Bike in: $2.00 per bike

Nevada park passes

  • All Access Permit — $250. Entrance, camping and boating fees at all parks for 12 months (hook-up sites +$10/vehicle) Details
  • Annual Day Use Permit — $100. Entrance to all parks for 12 months; camping/boating extra Details
  • Senior Citizen Permit — $30 annual administrative fee. Nevada residents 65+: entrance, camping and boat launch for 12 months Details
  • Disabled Veteran Permit — $30 annual administrative fee. Qualifying Nevada disabled veterans: entrance, camping and boat launch for 12 months Details
  • Veteran Annual Entrance. Nevada veterans: entrance to all parks for 12 months Details

From the Nevada state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
ReserveNevada

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Pets

Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet

Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet in length. Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet in length.

Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.

Things to do

Wildlife viewing and birdingHikingHistoric sites and toursPicnicking

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic areas
  • Visitor center
  • Park or camp store

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Rules and permits

Drive on established roadways.

Park in designated areas.

Dispose of litter in appropriate receptacles.

Observe closed areas and all signs.

Do not climb trees - the trees are more than 400 years old.

Detailed rules and regulations are posted at the park or on the Park Rules page.

Trails close one hour prior to park closing. Stay on trails.

All photography and videography, other than landscape, requires a permit. Learn more here

Getting there

Address
6375 Hwy. 159
Blue Diamond, NV 89004
Nearest town
Las Vegas — about 16 mi southwest (straight line)
Coordinates
36.0696, -115.4589
Phone
(702) 875-4141
Email
smrsp@parks.nv.gov

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

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Sources and freshness

“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology

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