Hilltop
Hilltop Campground is set in the beautiful Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 40 miles from downtown Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, horseback riding and scenic driving in this forested desert oasis. The campground road is narrow with tight turns.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 34 |
| Tent-only | 1 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
35 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | People / vehicles | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Tent only | Back-in | 30 | Paved | 8 / 2 | |
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | 15 | Paved | 8 / 1 | |
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | Paved | 8 / 1 | ||
| 004 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Paved | 16 / 4 | |
| 005 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | 8 / 2 | |
| 007 | Standard | 15 | Paved | 8 / 2 | ||
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 15 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 009 | Standard | 25 | Paved | 16 / 4 | ||
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | 16 / 4 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 35 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Accessibility | Sites 005, 008, 014 are listed accessible |
The campground road is narrow with tight turns. The campground offers single and double campsites, all with picnic tables, campfire rings and grills. Some sites have stairs from the parking spur to the campsite. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | May to November |
| Forest | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Booking | Yes, odd # sites can be reserved at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232276 or by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777). |
| Fees | Per Day: $19 Single/$38 Double/$57 Triple |
| Rules | Dogs must be on a leash at campground. No stock animal allowed in campground. |
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Getting there
From Las Vegas, travel north on Highway 95 to the junction with State Route 157/Kyle Canyon Road. Turn left and travel approximately 17 miles to the junction with State Route 158/Deer Creek Highway. Turn right and travel approximately 4 miles to the campground.
| Coordinates | 36.3099° N, 115.6067° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Trailers longer than 25 ft are not recommended in Hilltop Campground.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 19.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Native Campervans ↗ | 26.6 mi |
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Worth a stop
More than 60 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails crisscross the area; two trails allow mountain biking. Rock climbing, picnicking and scenic driving are popular activities.
- 0.4 miNorth Loop Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 0.9 miDeer Creek Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 3.2 miFletcher Canyon Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 3.9 miOld Mill Picnic Site ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miNorth Loop ↗9.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miPixie0.08 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miUpper Showgirl1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miLink Trail1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miTin Can2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miHike-A-Bike1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.4 miNorth Loop Trailhead ↗Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Season January to December
- 0.4 miRobber's Roost Trailhead ↗Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Season January to December
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Mt. Charleston Wilderness begins about 0.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 0.5 miMt. Charleston Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 56,819 acres
- 0.9 miRed Rock Canyon National Conservation Area ↗National Conservation Area · Bureau of Land Management · 201,531 acres
- 4.1 miLa Madre Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 46,943 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Natural features
The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area is a beautiful island in the desert, brimming with breathtaking scenery and diverse flora and fauna. The Bristlecone pine, the world's oldest organism, and the rare Mount Charleston blue butterfly are both found within the Spring Mountains. More than 100 springs create the namesake for the mountain range, making it an ideal place to escape the heat of the city. The campground is situated so campers are awarded sweeping views of the Mojave Desert below and Spring Mountains above. Stands of juniper, mountain mahogany and ponderosa pine forest the site and provide limited shade.
Recreation
The North Loop-Mt. Charleston National Recreation Trail begins only 1/4-mile away. Robber's Roost and the CCC Trailhead are located nearby as well. The Spring Mountains Visitor Center is a short drive from the campground, offering guided hikes and educational programs.
Guidebooks for Nevada
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- Best Backpacking Trips in California and NevadaMike White and Douglas Lorain, 2015Find at Bookshop.org
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hilltop?
Sites at Hilltop are reservable on Recreation.gov. Yes, odd # sites can be reserved at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232276 or by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777). Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Hilltop?
Per Day: $19 Single/$38 Double/$57 Triple
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Hilltop?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Hilltop have?
38 sites, including 34 standard sites without power and 1 tent-only site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Hilltop?
The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Hilltop?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hilltop. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Hilltop?
Sites 005, 008, and 014 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Hilltop?
The North Loop-Mt. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Hilltop is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Mahogany Grove (0.5 mi), Fletcher View (3.2 mi), and Mcwilliams (4.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby