Overview:
Floyd Lamp Park at Tule Springs (formally Floyd Lamb State Park) is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Administered by the City of Las Vegas, this 680 acre park is located in northwest Las Vegas. This webpage describes two areas of the park, the "lakes area" and the "historic Tule Springs Ranch area".



The "lakes area" has four lakes (or ponds) that were constructed on the site of a "historic" pond and marsh complex utilized by Native Americans (for thousands of years) prior to the settlement of the Las Vegas Valley. Artifacts dating to 11,000 years ago have been found, making Tule Springs one of the oldest confirmed "early man" sites in Western North America. Other indicators of Native American presence includes rock rings (for cooking) and scattered shards of pottery, indicative of the Southern Paiute. The Southern Paiute are thought to be descendants of earlier (prior to European settlement) aboriginal nomadic Indian tribes, who lived in this area and called themselves "tudini" which meant "desert people".

Today, the ponds are supplied by a combination of wells and artesian spring flows and serve as an "island of habitat" for many wildlife species. Wildlife is abundant in Floyd Lamb Park including fish, resident birds and water fowl, migrating birds (seasonal), turtles, mammals including pygmy rabbits and the parks (very popular) resident peacocks. The park features a unique blend of vegetation, including groves of cottonwood and oak trees along with native desert plants and non-native trees (planted for an original arboretum plan).

The largest pond (Tule Springs Lake - approx. 5 acres) is regularly stocked with fish (rainbow trout / channel catfish). Largemouth bass, bluegill, sunfish, and crappie are present but not regularly stocked. Fish can be seen in the three other ponds (not stocked - seldom fished), most likely due to "migration" between the ponds during periods of high water. The area is very popular with anglers (Nevada license required) as they can frequently be seen fishing the shoreline.

Throughout the "lakes area" are multiple pathways (ADA compliant) for visitors to stroll amongst the ponds, with strategically located shaded picnic sites / barbecue grills, solitary picnic tables, benches, informational signage and restroom facilities. This area, seeming distant from the urban jungle not far away, is a place to enjoy nature, look for wildlife and contemplate what this area might have historically looked like.

...lakes area

...lakes area


The "historic Tule Springs Ranch area" is located just South of the aforementioned "lakes area". Originally "settled" and eventually used for cattle and dude ranching, the remains of these activities are now protected within Floyd Lamb Park.

...historic area

In 1916 Millard W. Blodgett (a native of Ohio) received a 120 acre land grant from the State of Nevada. At that time the "Adobe Hut" which was built in the early 1910s existed on the property (refer to map / legend below). The Westernmost 40 acres which Blodgett did not improve, would eventually become the nucleus of the Tule Springs Ranch, which he sold one year later to John H. Nay who began agricultural development. The "historic area" contains several historic buildings and structures (constructed in the early 1940s) that comprised Tule Springs Ranch, purchased and named by Las Vegas businessman Prosper Goumond in 1941. The southern grouping of buildings contains the residence of the ranch foreman and other ranch buildings. as well as buildings for the use of paying guests many of whom were seeking Nevada divorces. At the northern edge of the historic area is a line of agricultural buildings that supported the working cattle ranch. Tule Springs Ranch closed in the late 1950s and become public land in 1964.

Today, the "historic area" is nicely groomed with "park like" grassy areas that are "crisscrossed" by ADA compliant pathways. Along the way visitors are able learn about the areas dynamic history, historic buildings and everyday life (during the ranch's heyday) through a series of informational signs located at strategic points throughout the area. Note: due to extreme sun exposure some of the aforementioned signs are hard to read or illegible, hopefully this "unfortunate circumstance" will be addressed in the near future.

Overall, a visit to Floyd Lamb Park is a very rewarding experience and "highly recommended".

Tips / Information:
Best wildlife viewing in early morning or late afternoon / early evening. Visiting in the "winter months" affords migratory bird viewing, during "summer months" there are resident birds. Bring your camera with a telephoto lens (if available). Wear comfortable shoes, have sunscreen, sunglasses, a light jacket (seasonal) and a hat. Remember water, snacks and or a picnic basket (if appropriate). Weekday visits are recommended (fewer visitors), weekends can be busy. Note: although there are areas of shade, consider avoiding the area DURING EXTREME HEAT.
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Amenities:
  * walking / jogging paths
  * fishing ponds (Nevada license required)
  * covered picnic areas w/ barbecue grills
    (can be reserved for family gatherings)
  * ample parking w/ ADA parking stalls
  * restroom facilities (ADA compliant)
  * drinking water available
  * wheelchair accessible throughout area
  * wildlife viewing: birds and small mammals
    (migratory birds during winter months)
    (resident peacocks)
  * Tule Springs Ranch area
    (historic buildings, information kiosks)
Note:
  * swimming / wading prohibited
  * boats / flotation devices are prohibited
  * drones prohibited
  * dogs allowed (leash required)
  * Other amenities available in park
    (not discussed within this webpage)
  * NO overnight camping allowed
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Summer Hours: 8am-8pm (April-September)
Winter Hours: 8am-5pm (October-March)
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Entry Fee (as of April 2025):
  * credit / debit only (no cash)
  * $6 per vehicle per day
  * $1 on foot or bicycles per day
  * Veterans / Handicap: (FREE ENTRY)
    (must provide documentation)
Annual Passes (as of April 2025):
  * Household: $50 (ages thru 49)
  * Senior Household: $25 (ages 50+)
Free Entry Days (2025_ may vary by year):
  * May 15th
  * July 4th
  * September 13th
  * September 27th
  * October 31st
  * November 27th
  * December 25th
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Address / Phone:
  9200 Tule Springs Rd.
  Las Vegas, Nv.
  (702) 229-8100
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nearby: Desert Natl. Wild. Refuge
nearby: Kyle Canyon Slots
nearby: Lone Mountain

Directions:
From I-15 (Las Vegas Fwy) at W. Flamingo Rd. head North on I-15 for 4.1 miles+- and merge (utilizing the right 2 lanes) towards US-95 N (Exit #42A). Continue on offramp for 0.2 miles+- merging Westerly toward US-95 N. Continue Westerly thru interchange for 0.8 miles+- (utilizing the left 2 lanes) and merge onto US-95 N. Continue on US-95 N for 13.5 miles+- taking Exit #93 for N. Durango Dr. At end of exit ramp turn right (Northeasterly) onto N. Durango Dr. Continue Northeasterly then Northerly on N. Durango Dr. for 1.4 miles+- to it's intersection with Brent Ln. (sign marks the turnoff). Turn right (Easterly) onto Brent Ln. which eventually transitions to Tule Springs Rd. for 0.4 miles+- to the Floyd Lamb Park entrance station. Approx. 20.4 miles from central Vegas Strip to Floyd Lamb Park. Return by reversing route.