Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232165
When Foxtail Grp Picnic Area reopens
Foxtail Grp Picnic Area's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
2
Only 2 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 18, 2026 · of 7 monitored sites
Of the 217 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18 – Oct 18, 2026): 184 open for online reservation · 12 reserved · 21 closed.
Where the open windows are
15.2% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 184 of 217 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 18, 2026Not open online15.2%
Open reservation dates184 / 217
Reserved (of online inventory)12 / 196
Weekday openings112
Weekend openings72
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 112 fall on weekdays and 72 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 120 of 126 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 7 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 |
|---|---|
| Desert Wood Rat (Katz) | 28 |
| Northern Flicker (Kwah Now Unz) | 28 |
| Big Horn Sheep (Nah Gah) | 27 |
| Scrub Jay (See Uck) | 27 |
| Butterfly (Ah See Votz) | 25 |
The 5 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 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable date is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
184 available reservation dates across 7 day-use units at Foxtail Grp Picnic Area, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 7 day-use units with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Wood Rat (Katz) | 28 | 28 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 +16 more |
| Northern Flicker (Kwah Now Unz) | 28 | 28 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 +16 more |
| Big Horn Sheep (Nah Gah) | 27 | 22 dates | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +15 more |
| Scrub Jay (See Uck) | 27 | 14 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 +15 more |
| Butterfly (Ah See Votz) | 25 | 13 dates | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +13 more |
| Desert Kit Fox (Hon Zee) | 25 | 15 dates | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5 +13 more |
| Mule Deer (Too Hui) | 24 | 8 dates | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 5 +12 more |
About Foxtail Grp Picnic Area
Overview
Foxtail Group Picnic Area is located in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 47 miles from downtown Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, mountain biking, scenic driving, and winter snowplay in this forested desert oasis.
Recreation
Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities on the 1.3-mile Sawmill Trail and the 6.2-mile Bristlecone Trail. Both begin just a short drive from Foxtail. When there is at least 12 inches of snow on the ground, Foxtail becomes a winter playground for sledding and tubing.
Facilities
This picnic area is a day-use site only. During the summer, seven group sites are available, each with picnic and serving tables, grills and campfire circles. The two largest have pavilions and fireplaces. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.
During the winter, fees are per vehicle for snowplay. There is a selfpay station. Firerings will be usable. Restrooms will be 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.
More than 100 springs create the namesake for the mountain range, making it the perfect place to escape the heat of the city.
The picnic area is set among a forest of towering ponderosa pine which provides limited 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.
7 monitored unitsDay usePets OKFire pitsMax party 64
Getting there
From Las Vegas, Nevada, take Highway 95 north to the junction with Highway 156/Lee Canyon, turn left and travel approximately 19 miles to the picnic area, which is on the left.
BikingBirdingDay Use AreaHiking
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232165 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Foxtail Grp Picnic Area?
Reservations for Foxtail Grp Picnic Area are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 184 of 217 tracked reservation dates are open (84.8%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. 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 16:19 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.
How often do new openings appear at Foxtail Grp Picnic Area?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which month has the most availability at Foxtail Grp Picnic Area?
October 2026, with 120 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 126.
When is the next open date at Foxtail Grp 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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