The Spring Mountains are located in the Mojave Desert, primarily in southern Nevada.

The Spring Mountains are a prominent mountain range in the Mojave Desert, located in southern Nevada. They are part of the larger Basin and Range physiographic province and are known for their unique desert and mountain ecosystems. The range includes Mount Charleston, one of the highest peaks in Nevada. In contrast, the Sierra Nevada, Cascade Range, and Blue Ridge Mountains are located outside the Mojave Desert, with the Sierra Nevada in California and Nevada, the Cascade Range in the Pacific Northwest, and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the eastern U.S.