Ash Spring Trail
Distance: 1 mile roundtrip; Average time: ½ hour; Difficulty: Easy From the Ash Spring Parking Lot, head west towards the […]
Girl Scout Trail
Distance: 1.3 miles roundtrip; Average time: 1 hour; Difficulty: Easy This in-and-out trail takes visitors along the base of the […]
Calico Basin Trail
Distance: 1.5 miles roundtrip; Average time: 1 hour; Difficulty: Easy This in-and-out trail leads visitors along the base of the […]
Calico Overlook
Distance: 1.5 miles roundtrip; Average time: 1 hour; Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Starting from the Red Spring Picnic Area, this […]
Gene’s Trail
Distance: 2.6 miles roundtrip; Average time: 1.5 hours; Difficulty: Moderate To access this trail, turn off SR-159 and onto Calico […]
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 […]
Wildlife Wednesday: Merriam’s Kangaroo Rat
If you’ve spent time at Red Rock Canyon in the dark, you may have noticed Merriam’s kangaroo rats (Dipodomys merriami) […]
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 […]
Flower Friday: Desert Milkweed
Nearly three feet tall and featuring large oval leaves, desert milkweed (Asclepias erosa) looks nearly out of place in the […]
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 […]
Wildlife Wednesday: Tiger Whiptail Lizard
If you spend any time walking through Red Rock Canyon during the late spring, summer, or early fall, you are […]
Flower Friday: Catclaw
As you explore Red Rock Canyon, keep an eye out for catclaw (Acacia greggii). This shrub-like tree, with heights reaching […]
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 […]
Wildlife Wednesday: Ash-throated Flycatcher
During the summer, you may see Ash-throated flycatchers (Myiarchus cinerascens) flying around shrubs, yuccas, and cactus looking for flying insects […]
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 […]
Flower Friday: Virgin River Brittlebush
The eye-catching yellow blooms of Virgin River brittlebush (Encelia virginensis) add vibrancy and color to the Mojave Desert landscape. After […]
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 […]
Wildlife Wednesday: Painted Lady Butterfly
Come to Red Rock Canyon in the spring, and you have a chance of seeing painted ladies (Vanessa cardui) flying […]
Flower Friday: Fremont Phacelia
During the first part of spring, visitors can often find the small purple-blue blooms of Fremont phacelia (Phacelia fremontii) around […]
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 […]
Flower Friday: Mistletoe
While hiking in Red Rock Canyon, you may notice brownish clumps growing in the branches of various shrubs & trees. […]
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 […]