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Winter Hours, Programs, and Safety

January 1, 2021

While the winter season may freeze out activities in much of the country, Red Rock Canyon enjoys the warm Mojave […]

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Timed Entry Reservation Required through May

January 1, 2021

Beginning November 3, 2020, the Bureau of Land Management requires reservations for entry to the Scenic Drive between 8am and […]

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Fee-Free for MLK Day

January 1, 2021

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, in conjunction with other agencies within the Department of the Interior, will waive the […]

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Join Southern Nevada Conservancy

December 31, 2020

This New Year, make a resolution to support public lands education. Your gift puts the natural and cultural world into […]

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Christmas & New Year’s Holiday Hours

December 16, 2020

Holiday hours for the 2020-2021 winter season: The regular operating hours for the Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive (6AM to […]

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Shop To Support Red Rock

September 1, 2020

Plan to head outside this fall? The Mojave Desert is still hot and dry, so make sure you plan for […]

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Fall Hours, Programs, & Safety

September 1, 2020

RED ROCK CANYON SCENIC DRIVE Hours change throughout the fall months*: September: The Scenic Drive is open daily from 6AM […]

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Help Create a Red Rock Coloring Book

July 16, 2020

Show off your artistic talents and love for our desert canyon by drawing your favorite Red Rock related scene for […]

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COVID-19 CLOSURE INFORMATION

June 21, 2020

UPDATE 6/21/20: The Bureau of Land Management expanded the Scenic Drive daily operation hours on June 21, 2020. The 13-mile […]

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Fire Restrictions in Response to Severe Wildfire Risks 2020

June 15, 2020

Due to increasingly high temperatures drying vegetation, the Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District implemented fire restrictions beginning May […]

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Fee Free for National Get Outdoors Day on June 13

June 9, 2020

The Bureau of Land Management will waive the Scenic Drive entrance fee in celebration of National Get Outdoors Day on […]

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Summer Hours, Programs, & Heat Safety

June 1, 2020

HOURS The Scenic Drive is open daily from 6AM until 8PM throughout summer (April through September). CURRENT OPEN FACILITIES INCLUDE: […]

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Red Rock Canyon Virtual Hikes

May 27, 2020

Red Rock Canyon provides visitors a virtual way to enjoy hiking trails in the National Conservation Area. A virtual hike […]

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Spring 2020 Wildflower Report

May 26, 2020

Red Rock Canyon’s spring wildflower season occurs from early March to late May, with April being the typical time for […]

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Educational Resources

March 31, 2020

Can’t make it to Red Rock Canyon? Had a great visit and want to learn more? Check out all of […]

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Spring Hours, Programs, and Safety

March 30, 2020

HOURS & SAFETY UPDATE AS OF APRIL 5, 2020 Many Red Rock Canyon areas are temporarily closed until further notice and all […]

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March Hours, Programs, and Safety

March 21, 2020

HOURS & SAFETY UPDATE AS OF MARCH 21, 2020 Many Red Rock Canyon areas are temporarily closed until further notice […]

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Construction Delays along State Route 159

February 28, 2020

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will be crack filling a 9-mile section of State Route 159 in both directions […]

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Important transportation information

February 23, 2020

With no reliable cell service or gas, It is important to be fully prepared before heading out to the 13 […]

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Accepting Artist-in-Residence Applications!

February 1, 2020

Bring together your creative side with nature! The Red Rock Canyon Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program promotes the understanding and appreciation of […]

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Fee-Free Day during Presidents’ Day

January 27, 2020

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, in conjunction with other agencies within the Department of the Interior, will waive the […]

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New Late Exit & Overnight Permit Procedure Starting in 2020

December 10, 2019

As of January 1, 2020, late exit climbing and high-country backpacking permit requests at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area […]

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Thanksgiving Weekend Hours

November 18, 2019

On Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 28, 2019), the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Scenic Drive will be open with […]

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Fee-Free for Veterans Day!

November 5, 2019

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, in conjunction with other agencies within the Department of the Interior, will waive the […]

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Fee-Free for National Public Lands Day 2020

September 24, 2019

The Bureau of Land Management will waive amenity-related fees at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area for National Public Lands […]

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Campground Reopens August 30, 2019

August 27, 2019

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s developed campground will reopen Friday, August 30, 2019 in time for the beginning of […]

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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.

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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

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Phone: +1 (702) 515-5350

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Phone: +1 (702) 515-5367

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