| Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is located within the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, beneath the colorful cliffs of the magnificent Wilson Range. The many springs in these mountains provided water for Paiute Indians and later brought mountain men and early settlers to the area.This 520 acre oasis was developed into a combination working ranch and luxurious retreat by a string of owners who have given the area a long and colorful history. Past owners of the ranch included Chester Lauck of the comedy team "Lum & Abner," German actress Vera Krupp, and millionaire Howard Hughes.Today the Spring Mountain Ranch State Park offers visitors many historical sites. These sites include the Main Ranch House; Wilson Cemetery, Sandstone Cabin; Board and Batten bunkhouse; Blacksmith's Shop, Hay and Horse Barn/Corral, Two-Hole Outhouse, Chinchilla Shed and many more.Because of the higher elevation, the ranch offers a diverse opportunity for plant study. Four plant communities are represented: Desert Scrub, Black brush, Pinon-Juniper, and Riparian. Plants typical of the desert as well as woodland can be seen, and with adequate rainfall the spring brings a burst of wildflowers. Common species sighted are desert marigold, globe mallow, brittlebush, Joshua Tree, Mohave Yucca, and indigo bush.Animal life is diverse but nocturnal, so many species go unseen. Typical desert animals include a variety of lizards and snakes, antelope ground squirrels, jackrabbits, cotton tails, kit fox, and coyote. Higher elevation species include rock squirrel, badger, mule deer, and bighorn sheep. |
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| | | Facilities: Spring Mountain Ranch State Park provides a picnic area that is open daily from 8 a.m. until dusk. A group use area, with accommodations for up to 300 persons, is available by reservation only. Best Time To Visit: Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is open year round. The main ranch house is open daily from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Here the visitor will find information about the ranch and surrounding areas, and can take a self-guided tour of the ranch house interior. Park Docents are on duty to answer questions.Guided tours throughout the historic area are given on weekdays at 12 p.m., 1 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. and weekends at 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. For more information please write to us or call the park office.Fees: An entrance fee is charged. Accessibility: Unknown Rules: Drive your vehicle only on established roadways and park only in designated places. Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet.Pets are not allowed in the visitor center or on the trails.Everything in the park is protected. All plants, animals, birds, reptiles, rocks, and minerals are protected by state law.Please dispose of litter properly. Use the trash cans provided throughout the park.Obey all signs; observe closed areas.Please do not climb trees. Trees in the picnic area are over 400 years old and are a historic part of the park.Directions: Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is located 15 miles west of Las Vegas, via Charleston Blvd., in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Map: Click here for a map to Spring Mountain Ranch State Park Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. | | |
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| | | | | Address | | Spring Mountain Ranch State Park | | P.O. Box 124 | | Blue Diamond, Nevada 89004 |
| | | Phone | | General: (702) 875-4141 | |
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