Red Rock Canyon Campground to Reopen Today
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Las Vegas - Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s developed campground will reopen tomorrow in time for the beginning of the busiest camping season. Cooler temperatures during the fall and winter months make Red Rock a destination for rock climbers and recreationists from around the world.
Red Rock Campground is located within Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area approximately two miles east of the visitor center on State Route 159 (West Charleston Boulevard) and is the only developed campground within the conservation area. The campground features 71 individual campsites and seven group campsites. Individual sites are $15 per site/night and group campsites are $40 per site/night. Reservations for the group campsites are required and can be made visiting http://www.recreation.gov/
The BLM is currently prohibiting campfires and/or charcoal barbecues in Red Rock Campground until fire restrictions are lifted, usually in late September/early October.
Due to low visitation in the summer (about six percent capacity a month), the campground was seasonally closed May 26.
Backcountry camping is allowed within Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area above 5,000 feet. A permit is required and can be obtained by calling: 702-515-5050.
Camping is also allowed on BLM managed public land outside of the Las Vegas Valley for up to two weeks without charge. Popular primitive (no facilities) sites include Bitter Spring Back Country Byway, Gold Butte Back Country Byway, Knob Hill, Virgin Mountains, Christmas Tree Pass and Logandale Trails System.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.