EXHIBIT 23.01


CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

     As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation
of our report dated February 8, 2002, incorporated by reference in this Form
10-K, into Southwest Gas Corporation's previously filed registration statements
on Form S-3 (File Nos. 333-52224 and 333-74520), Form S-8 (File No. 333-35556),
and Form S-3 (File No. 333-35558).


ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Las Vegas, Nevada
March 22, 2002