Camp Lee Canyon

Camp Lee Canyon is a historic district in the Mount Charleston area consisting of seven preserved buildings nestled within Toiyabe National Forest. The site functions today as an outdoor recreation facility with different structures for various activities.

The camp was built in 1936 as a Works Progress Administration project during the Great Depression, creating jobs for local workers. It has continued operating without interruption since that time.

The rustic buildings here reflect the simple, practical approach to mountain construction from the 1930s, when creating spaces for outdoor recreation was a new concept for many people.

The site sits about 50 miles northwest of Las Vegas at higher elevation on a mountain and is straightforward to reach. Visitors should prepare for cooler temperatures, especially in the evenings.

Few people know that this remote mountain camp was built by workers seeking employment during one of America's toughest economic periods, yet it thrived long after the national recovery. The buildings still serve their original purpose today, making it one of the oldest continuously operating recreational sites in the state.

Location: Nevada

Inception: 1936

GPS coordinates: 36.30889,-115.67278

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:41