Timed Entry Reservation Required through May
Beginning November 3, 2020, the Bureau of Land Management requires reservations for entry to the Scenic Drive between 8am and […]
Spring Hours, Programs, and Safety
Spring is a great time to visit Red Rock Canyon- mild weather, wildflowers in bloom, and wildlife emerging from winter […]
Join Southern Nevada Conservancy
This New Year, make a resolution to support public lands education. Your gift puts the natural and cultural world into […]
Shop To Support Red Rock
Plan to head outside this fall? The Mojave Desert is still hot and dry, so make sure you plan for […]
Winter Hours, Programs, and Safety
While the winter season may freeze out activities in much of the country, Red Rock Canyon enjoys the warm Mojave […]
Fee-Free for MLK Day
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, in conjunction with other agencies within the Department of the Interior, will waive the […]
Christmas & New Year’s Holiday Hours
Holiday hours for the 2020-2021 winter season: The regular operating hours for the Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive (6AM to […]
Fall Hours, Programs, & Safety
RED ROCK CANYON SCENIC DRIVE Hours change throughout the fall months*: September: The Scenic Drive is open daily from 6AM […]
Help Create a Red Rock Coloring Book
Show off your artistic talents and love for our desert canyon by drawing your favorite Red Rock related scene for […]
COVID-19 CLOSURE INFORMATION
UPDATE 6/21/20: The Bureau of Land Management expanded the Scenic Drive daily operation hours on June 21, 2020. The 13-mile […]
Fire Restrictions in Response to Severe Wildfire Risks 2020
Due to increasingly high temperatures drying vegetation, the Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District implemented fire restrictions beginning May […]
Fee Free for National Get Outdoors Day on June 13
The Bureau of Land Management will waive the Scenic Drive entrance fee in celebration of National Get Outdoors Day on […]
Summer Hours, Programs, & Heat Safety
HOURS The Scenic Drive is open daily from 6AM until 8PM throughout summer (April through September). CURRENT OPEN FACILITIES INCLUDE: […]
Red Rock Canyon Virtual Hikes
Red Rock Canyon provides visitors a virtual way to enjoy hiking trails in the National Conservation Area. A virtual hike […]
Spring 2020 Wildflower Report
Red Rock Canyon’s spring wildflower season occurs from early March to late May, with April being the typical time for […]
Educational Resources
Can’t make it to Red Rock Canyon? Had a great visit and want to learn more? Check out all of […]
March Hours, Programs, and Safety
HOURS & SAFETY UPDATE AS OF MARCH 21, 2020 Many Red Rock Canyon areas are temporarily closed until further notice […]
Construction Delays along State Route 159
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will be crack filling a 9-mile section of State Route 159 in both directions […]
Important transportation information
With no reliable cell service or gas, It is important to be fully prepared before heading out to the 13 […]
Accepting Artist-in-Residence Applications!
Bring together your creative side with nature! The Red Rock Canyon Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program promotes the understanding and appreciation of […]
Fee-Free Day during Presidents’ Day
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, in conjunction with other agencies within the Department of the Interior, will waive the […]
New Late Exit & Overnight Permit Procedure Starting in 2020
As of January 1, 2020, late exit climbing and high-country backpacking permit requests at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area […]
Thanksgiving Weekend Hours
On Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 28, 2019), the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Scenic Drive will be open with […]
Fee-Free for Veterans Day!
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, in conjunction with other agencies within the Department of the Interior, will waive the […]
Fee-Free for National Public Lands Day 2020
The Bureau of Land Management will waive amenity-related fees at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area for National Public Lands […]
Southern Nevada Conservancy, a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Las Vegas, NV, serves Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area under a formal agreement with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in many ways, including interpretive programming, fee-station management, retail operations, and this website.
PLEASE VISIT THIS PAGE FOR CURRENT OPERATING HOURS & FACILITIES.
The Visitor Center is open daily from 8:00 AM – 4:30 pm.
The Scenic Drive is open every day of the year with hours changing slightly according to the season:
Nov – Feb – 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
March – 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Apr – Sep – 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Oct – 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Red Rock Canyon
General Information & Questions
Phone: +1 (702) 515-5350
Programs & Guided Hikes
Phone: +1 (702) 515-5367
Elements Gift & Book Store
Phone: +1 (702) 515-5379