Outer Clark County, Clark County
Mountain Springs, Las Vegas
A small community at the pass toward Pahrump
Mountain Springs is a small unincorporated community in southwestern Clark County on State Route 160, at the summit of the pass between the Las Vegas Valley and Pahrump. It consists of scattered homes and a few services on the route over the Spring Mountains.
History & Local Character
The community grew around a spring that served travelers crossing the mountains on the historic route between Las Vegas and the Pahrump Valley. Its position at the pass has kept it a small but persistent settlement.
Neighborhoods & Communities
Mountain Springs is an unincorporated area of Clark County on State Route 160, roughly 30 miles southwest of Las Vegas, near the Clark–Nye county line.
Housing & Real Estate
Housing is limited to scattered single-family homes and rural properties with prices well below the Las Vegas Valley. There is very little turnover.
Restaurants & Shopping
Dining is essentially limited to a small store or tavern on the highway, serving pass-through traffic and local residents.
Schools & Education
Students attend Clark County School District campuses in the surrounding area, with most families driving down to the valley for school and services.
Parks & Recreation
Recreation is desert and mountain based, with open federal land, trail routes in the Spring Mountains and the Red Rock area within a short drive.
Transportation & Accessibility
The community sits on State Route 160 between Las Vegas and Pahrump, roughly 30 miles from the valley. A car is required, and mountain grades and weather can affect the route.
Local Businesses
Businesses are minimal, consisting of a small number of highway services and rural property businesses serving the surrounding area.
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Nearby Attractions
- Spring Mountains
- Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
- Pahrump Valley route
- Open desert recreation
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Elevated setting with cooler temperatures than the valley
- Low property costs and a quiet rural location
- Convenient to the Pahrump route and Red Rock
Considerations
- Very few services or businesses
- Mountain road conditions in winter
- Long drives to schools, shopping and medical care
Mountain Springs FAQs
Where is Mountain Springs?
Mountain Springs is a small community on State Route 160 in southwestern Clark County, at the pass between the Las Vegas Valley and Pahrump.
Is Mountain Springs cooler than Las Vegas?
Yes. Its higher elevation means temperatures run several degrees cooler than the valley floor, though summers remain hot and the terrain is exposed.