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 […]
Campground Reopens August 30, 2019
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s developed campground will reopen Friday, August 30, 2019 in time for the beginning of […]
2019 Summer Fire Restrictions
UPDATE: Seasonal fire restrictions have been lifted as of September 27, 2019. Visitors can now have campfires ONLY in the […]
Artist in Residence Reception June 30
An enthusiastic crowd gathered on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center to celebrate the Artists […]
Summer Children’s Program: The Canyon Club 2019
Looking for something educational and fun for your kids to do this summer? We just might have the answer! Southern […]
Spring 2019 Wildflower Report
Red Rock Canyon’s spring wildflower season occurs from early March to late May, with April being the typical time for […]
Rock Climbing Guest Permit Lottery Opens June 1, 2019
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Red Rock/Sloan Field Office will be accepting submissions for Rock Climbing Guest Permits for […]
Campground to Close June 2, 2019 Until August 30, 2019
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s developed campground – Red Rock Campground – is scheduled to temporarily close from 11 […]
Artist In Residence Program
Bring together your creative side with nature! The Red Rock Canyon Artist in Residence (AiR) program promotes the understanding and […]
Closure Information
During the current federal government shutdown, we will share updates as to how it affects the Red Rock Canyon National […]
Red Spring Boardwalk Closed For Construction
UPDATE: As of November 2019, the Red Spring Boardwalk has reopened! Construction has started on the Red Spring Boardwalk in […]
Fee-Free for National Public Lands Day
The Bureau of Land Management will waive amenity-related fees at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area for National Public Lands […]
Campground Reopens August 31
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s developed campground will reopen Friday, August 31, in time for the beginning of its […]
Summer Book Club
Explore thought provoking literary gems focused on the many aspects of Red Rock Canyon. Join us for the Summer Book […]
Fee Free Day on June 8, 2018
The Bureau of Land Management will waive the Scenic Drive entrance fee in celebration of National Get Outdoors Day on Saturday, […]
Permit Lottery Now Open For 2019 Guided Rock Climbing
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area announces the opening of Guest Climbing Special Recreation Permits (SRP) for 2019. Twelve Guest […]
Children’s Summer Program: The Canyon Club 2018
Looking for something educational and fun for your kids to do this summer? We just might have the answer! Southern […]
Artists-in-Residence Art Workshops
Public art programs put on by our spring Artists-in-Residence have been announced! Come join us and participate in these workshops […]
Volunteers Needed for Red Rock Day!
***Registration has closed for this event.*** Join the Bureau of Land Management, Friends of Red Rock Canyon, and Southern Nevada […]
Wildflower Day on April 14
Stop by the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center from 10AM to 1PM on Saturday, April 14 to learn about the […]
Easter Weekend Hours
The Scenic Drive will be open over Easter weekend. On Saturday, March 31 the Scenic Drive will be open from […]
New GeoReferenced Trail Maps
New georeferenced maps of developed trails here at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area are now available by visiting our […]
Nature Connection Program on March 30
Learn how to get in touch with nature for your physical and mental health! Join us at the Red Rock […]
Nuwuvi & Inter-Tribal Friends Event
On Sunday, March 11, Red Rock Canyon visitors were treated to a special Second Sunday: Artists & Authors program at […]
Amenity Fees Increase on February 20
On February 20, 2018, amenity fees for the 13-mile Scenic Drive and the campground at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation […]
Second Sunday: March 11
On Sunday, March 11, join us at the Visitor Center from 11AM to 3PM for a special Second Sunday: Artists […]
Closure Information
During the 2018 federal government shut down, we will share updates as to how it affects the Red Rock Canyon […]
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.
Southern Nevada Conservancy is honored to work on and steward public lands across Nevada, which are the ancestral homelands of several Indigenous Peoples, including the Southern Paiute, Chemehuevi, and Western Shoshone peoples. We honor and respect the enduring connections that Indigenous communities have to this land and strive to support and collaborate with local tribes as an integral part of our mission.
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