Mount Charleston is the highlight of the Spring Mountain National Recreation Area, which surrounds the Las Vegas valley. Just a half-hour north of the famous Las Vegas Strip, this scenic getaway seems more fitting for Northern New Mexico or Western Europe than Southern Nevada. If you’re looking for snow in the desert, Mount Charleston is the place!
There are several routes that lead to the mountain, including Lee Canyon Road (State Route 156) to the north and Kyle Canyon Road (State Route 157) to the south. Large homes and cozy cottages are scattered among the firs, pines and aspens that wind through the majestic forest.
Although most homes serve as summer getaways from the desert heat, some locals live on the mountain year-round. Where else can you build a snowman or watch the flakes fall on a cold Nevada night?
