No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Cathedral Rock Picnic Area continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 2,542 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18 – Oct 18, 2026): 48 open for online reservation · 12 reserved · 2,482 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 82 monitored sites, 2 can be reserved online and 80 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 18, 2026Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 31 fall on weekdays and 17 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 30 of 1,476 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 82 day-use units| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| CLIFF GROUP | 25 |
| CANYON GROUP | 23 |
The 2 day-use units with the most open reservation dates in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable date is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
All 2 day-use units with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLIFF GROUP | 25 | 19 dates | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +13 more |
| CANYON GROUP | 23 | 6 dates | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5 +11 more |
About Cathedral Rock Picnic Area
Overview
Cathedral Rock Group Picnic Area is located at the top of beautiful Kyle Canyon in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 30 miles from Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, horseback riding and scenic driving in this forested desert oasis.
Recreation
No trails can be accessed through the Picnic Area at the present time. Trails may be found at the Forest Service Trailhead on the other end of Cathedral Rock Picnic Area. The new Spring Mountain Visitor Center is a 15 minute drive down the canyon, with guided hikes and educational programs.
Facilities
The picnic area is for day-use only. Two group sites are available, both with large picnic tables, serving tables, grills and cement site pads. Parking areas are paved. Vault toilets, drinking water, trash collection are provided.
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.
Over 100 springs create the namesake for the mountain range, creating the perfect place to escape the heat of the city.
The picnic area is set among a forest of ponderosa pine, white fir, aspen, mountain mahogany and Gambel oak, which provides partial shade. The area affords views of the surrounding Spring Mountains.
Nearby Attractions
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.
Getting there
From Las Vegas, Nevada, take Highway 95 north to junction with Highway 157/Kyle Canyon. Turn left and travel approximately 21 miles to the picnic area at the end of the highway.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cathedral Rock Picnic Area?
Reservations for Cathedral Rock Picnic Area are made through Recreation.gov. 98.1% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation; 48 of 2,542 remain open. Pick the unit on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Which month has the most availability at Cathedral Rock Picnic Area?
October 2026, with 30 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 1,476.
When is the next open date at Cathedral Rock Picnic Area?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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