Visit Blue Point Spring, Nevada

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If you’re going to Rogers Spring for a picnic and you’re into birding, stop by Blue Point Spring for a look-see. Amongst the palm trees, you can spot feathered desert residents (e.g., Verdin, Black-throated Sparrow, House Finch, and Gambel's Quail), and also see migrants (e.g., Orange-crowned Warblers, Green-tailed Towhee, Lincoln Sparrow, and White-crowned Sparrow) during spring and fall. While hot spring water does emerge from the ground, the area is now overgrown and does not provide opportunities for soaking. A few short-use trails weave around the palms. Fun Fact: The creek near Blue Point Spring was nicknamed Slim Creek by farmers who lived near the town of St. Andrews--presently a ghost town with its own unique story--because of the laxative effect of its waters. Link to St. Thomas How to Get There: Drive north from Las Vegas on Interstate-15 for about 2 miles to Lake Mead Blvd. Exit the Interstate, turn right onto Lake Mead Blvd, and drive east out of town, over the mountains, and down to the lake. About 1.8 miles past the Lake Mead entrance station, turn left at the T-intersection onto Northshore Road, and drive east for about 45 minutes to the paved Blue Point Spring parking area, which is on the left (northwest) side of the road a few minutes north of Rogers Spring. The parking area and palm trees can be seen from the road. TIPS: Covered picnic tables available at Rogers Spring, a few minutes south of Blue Point $10 per vehicle to enter Lake Mead Recreation Area

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