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This page last updated on 10/13/2017
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10/12/2017 Trip Notes: On this date, Harvey Smith, Bob Croke, Jim Herring and I made a quick stop here for some beers after a hike to the Rainbow Spring.
07/28/2013 Trip Notes: The “World Famous” Mountain Springs Saloon (Figs. 01 & 02) is one of only two public buildings in the small community of Mountain Springs located in the pass that crosses over the Spring Mountains. Just 15 minutes west of I-15 and Blue Diamond (Silverton Casino), it is on Highway 160 between Las Vegas and Pahrump. At an elevation of 5,490 feet, the temperature at the bar is nearly 20 degrees cooler than the Vegas. If you’re looking for some mountain views, cooler weather, reasonably priced drinks, live 60’s and 70’s music (weekends), regulation horseshoe pits, good BBQ, and a “biker bar” atmosphere (Fig. 03), this is the place to go. The bands may not be the greatest, nor the food the best, but the relaxed atmosphere is hard to beat. Unfortunately their website is not kept up to date, as we stopped by for an advertised “pig roast” only to be told that it was held the day before. They were however barbequing some brisket (Figs. 05 & 06) off the patio area (Fig. 04) at the rear of the property. Behind the rear patio we were pleasantly surprised to find a beautiful “Water Lilly” pond filled with gold fish (Figs. 07-09). Having been “bikers” in our previous life (176,000 miles on a Goldwing), I enjoyed roaming the parking lot admiring some of the motorcycles (Figs. 10 & 11) in attendance. Even though the weather became cloudy and threatened rain, it still turned out to be a fun afternoon.
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Town of Mountain Springs: Mountain Springs is a small community in Clark County in southern Nevada. It is located in the pass over the Spring Mountains through which Highway 160 connects Las Vegas and Pahrump. Public buildings include a fire house and a saloon. The population is estimated to be near 175. The community was named for the springs that once served as a stop on the Old Spanish Trail. The latitude of Mountain Springs is 36.020N. The longitude is -115.508W. It’s elevation is 5,410 feet.
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