Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Scenic Drive Timed Entry

In marked contrast to a city geared to entertainment and gaming, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (RRCNCA) is known as the premier outdoor recreation experience offering enticements of a different nature including a 13-mile scenic drive, miles of hiking trails, rock climbing, horseback riding, mountain biking, road biking, and picnic areas and many other outdoor recreation opportunities just minutes away from the brightly-lit and bustling Las Vegas Strip. RRCNCA is approximately 198,000 acres and located 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip on Charleston Boulevard/State Route 159. The area is visited by more than three million visitors each year. The Scenic Drive, a 13 mile-one-way paved road, provides access to explore the many special canyons and sandstone hills in the heart of the Conservation Area. There are 12 different trailheads and parking areas to begin your next outdoor adventure. The world class visitor center at the beginning of the drive provides a great introduction to the unique natural and cultural history of this area along with safety and orientation information. From the parking locations there are 21 different trails to explore the peak tops, rolling sandstone ridges, steep walled canyons which highlight special wildlife, vegetation, and cultural history. RRCNCA will implement a timed entry reservation system in order to meet the CDC, state and local guidance related to COVID-19. Each vehicle entering the Conservation Area will need a reservation.

Photos

Red Rock Canyon Annual Pass 2020
Red Rock Canyon Annual Pass 2020
Friends of Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon's beautiful red sandstone.
Red Rock Canyon's beautiful red sandstone.
Bob Wick, BLM
Calico at Sunrise photo in Red Rock Canyon with flowers in foreground
Calico at Sunrise photo in Red Rock Canyon with flowers in foreground
Gareth Pearson- Entry from Friends of Red Rock Canyon Annual Photo Contest 2019
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area glows in the sunset.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area glows in the sunset.
Bob Wick, BLM
Joshua Trees and Bridge Mountain
Joshua Trees and Bridge Mountain
Kate Sorom
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 2
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 2
Erin Sullivan
Visitors explore exhibits at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Visitors explore exhibits at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Bob Wick, BLM
Cyclists ride along the road near Red Rock Canyon.
Cyclists ride along the road near Red Rock Canyon.
Bob Wick, BLM
A close-up picture of a desert tortoise.
A close-up picture of a desert tortoise.
Bob Wick, BLM
Red Spring Group Picnic Area
Red Spring Group Picnic Area
Erin Sullivan
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 3
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 3
Erin Sullivan
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Bob Wick, BLM
Red Rock Canyon Annual Pass 2020
Red Rock Canyon Annual Pass 2020
Friends of Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon's beautiful red sandstone.
Red Rock Canyon's beautiful red sandstone.
Bob Wick, BLM
Calico at Sunrise photo in Red Rock Canyon with flowers in foreground
Calico at Sunrise photo in Red Rock Canyon with flowers in foreground
Gareth Pearson- Entry from Friends of Red Rock Canyon Annual Photo Contest 2019
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area glows in the sunset.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area glows in the sunset.
Bob Wick, BLM
Joshua Trees and Bridge Mountain
Joshua Trees and Bridge Mountain
Kate Sorom
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 2
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 2
Erin Sullivan
Visitors explore exhibits at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Visitors explore exhibits at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Bob Wick, BLM
Cyclists ride along the road near Red Rock Canyon.
Cyclists ride along the road near Red Rock Canyon.
Bob Wick, BLM
A close-up picture of a desert tortoise.
A close-up picture of a desert tortoise.
Bob Wick, BLM
Red Spring Group Picnic Area
Red Spring Group Picnic Area
Erin Sullivan
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 3
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 3
Erin Sullivan
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Bob Wick, BLM
Red Rock Canyon Annual Pass 2020
Red Rock Canyon Annual Pass 2020
Friends of Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon's beautiful red sandstone.
Red Rock Canyon's beautiful red sandstone.
Bob Wick, BLM
Calico at Sunrise photo in Red Rock Canyon with flowers in foreground
Calico at Sunrise photo in Red Rock Canyon with flowers in foreground
Gareth Pearson- Entry from Friends of Red Rock Canyon Annual Photo Contest 2019
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area glows in the sunset.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area glows in the sunset.
Bob Wick, BLM
Joshua Trees and Bridge Mountain
Joshua Trees and Bridge Mountain
Kate Sorom
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 2
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 2
Erin Sullivan
Visitors explore exhibits at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Visitors explore exhibits at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Bob Wick, BLM
Cyclists ride along the road near Red Rock Canyon.
Cyclists ride along the road near Red Rock Canyon.
Bob Wick, BLM
A close-up picture of a desert tortoise.
A close-up picture of a desert tortoise.
Bob Wick, BLM
Red Spring Group Picnic Area
Red Spring Group Picnic Area
Erin Sullivan
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 3
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 3
Erin Sullivan
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Bob Wick, BLM
Red Rock Canyon Annual Pass 2020
Red Rock Canyon Annual Pass 2020
Friends of Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon's beautiful red sandstone.
Red Rock Canyon's beautiful red sandstone.
Bob Wick, BLM
Calico at Sunrise photo in Red Rock Canyon with flowers in foreground
Calico at Sunrise photo in Red Rock Canyon with flowers in foreground
Gareth Pearson- Entry from Friends of Red Rock Canyon Annual Photo Contest 2019
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area glows in the sunset.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area glows in the sunset.
Bob Wick, BLM
Joshua Trees and Bridge Mountain
Joshua Trees and Bridge Mountain
Kate Sorom
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 2
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 2
Erin Sullivan
Visitors explore exhibits at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Visitors explore exhibits at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Bob Wick, BLM
Cyclists ride along the road near Red Rock Canyon.
Cyclists ride along the road near Red Rock Canyon.
Bob Wick, BLM
A close-up picture of a desert tortoise.
A close-up picture of a desert tortoise.
Bob Wick, BLM
Red Spring Group Picnic Area
Red Spring Group Picnic Area
Erin Sullivan
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 3
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 3
Erin Sullivan
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Bob Wick, BLM
Red Rock Canyon Annual Pass 2020
Red Rock Canyon Annual Pass 2020
Friends of Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon's beautiful red sandstone.
Red Rock Canyon's beautiful red sandstone.
Bob Wick, BLM
Calico at Sunrise photo in Red Rock Canyon with flowers in foreground
Calico at Sunrise photo in Red Rock Canyon with flowers in foreground
Gareth Pearson- Entry from Friends of Red Rock Canyon Annual Photo Contest 2019
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area glows in the sunset.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area glows in the sunset.
Bob Wick, BLM
Joshua Trees and Bridge Mountain
Joshua Trees and Bridge Mountain
Kate Sorom
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 2
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 2
Erin Sullivan
Visitors explore exhibits at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Visitors explore exhibits at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Bob Wick, BLM
Cyclists ride along the road near Red Rock Canyon.
Cyclists ride along the road near Red Rock Canyon.
Bob Wick, BLM
A close-up picture of a desert tortoise.
A close-up picture of a desert tortoise.
Bob Wick, BLM
Red Spring Group Picnic Area
Red Spring Group Picnic Area
Erin Sullivan
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 3
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 3
Erin Sullivan
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Bob Wick, BLM
Red Rock Canyon Annual Pass 2020
Red Rock Canyon Annual Pass 2020
Friends of Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon's beautiful red sandstone.
Red Rock Canyon's beautiful red sandstone.
Bob Wick, BLM
Calico at Sunrise photo in Red Rock Canyon with flowers in foreground
Calico at Sunrise photo in Red Rock Canyon with flowers in foreground
Gareth Pearson- Entry from Friends of Red Rock Canyon Annual Photo Contest 2019
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area glows in the sunset.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area glows in the sunset.
Bob Wick, BLM
Joshua Trees and Bridge Mountain
Joshua Trees and Bridge Mountain
Kate Sorom
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 2
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 2
Erin Sullivan
Visitors explore exhibits at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Visitors explore exhibits at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Bob Wick, BLM
Cyclists ride along the road near Red Rock Canyon.
Cyclists ride along the road near Red Rock Canyon.
Bob Wick, BLM
A close-up picture of a desert tortoise.
A close-up picture of a desert tortoise.
Bob Wick, BLM
Red Spring Group Picnic Area
Red Spring Group Picnic Area
Erin Sullivan
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 3
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 3
Erin Sullivan
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Bob Wick, BLM
Red Rock Canyon Annual Pass 2020
Red Rock Canyon Annual Pass 2020
Friends of Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon's beautiful red sandstone.
Red Rock Canyon's beautiful red sandstone.
Bob Wick, BLM
Calico at Sunrise photo in Red Rock Canyon with flowers in foreground
Calico at Sunrise photo in Red Rock Canyon with flowers in foreground
Gareth Pearson- Entry from Friends of Red Rock Canyon Annual Photo Contest 2019
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area glows in the sunset.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area glows in the sunset.
Bob Wick, BLM
Joshua Trees and Bridge Mountain
Joshua Trees and Bridge Mountain
Kate Sorom
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 2
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 2
Erin Sullivan
Visitors explore exhibits at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Visitors explore exhibits at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Bob Wick, BLM
Cyclists ride along the road near Red Rock Canyon.
Cyclists ride along the road near Red Rock Canyon.
Bob Wick, BLM
A close-up picture of a desert tortoise.
A close-up picture of a desert tortoise.
Bob Wick, BLM
Red Spring Group Picnic Area
Red Spring Group Picnic Area
Erin Sullivan
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 3
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 3
Erin Sullivan
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Bob Wick, BLM
Red Rock Canyon Annual Pass 2020
Red Rock Canyon Annual Pass 2020
Friends of Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon's beautiful red sandstone.
Red Rock Canyon's beautiful red sandstone.
Bob Wick, BLM
Calico at Sunrise photo in Red Rock Canyon with flowers in foreground
Calico at Sunrise photo in Red Rock Canyon with flowers in foreground
Gareth Pearson- Entry from Friends of Red Rock Canyon Annual Photo Contest 2019
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area glows in the sunset.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area glows in the sunset.
Bob Wick, BLM
Joshua Trees and Bridge Mountain
Joshua Trees and Bridge Mountain
Kate Sorom
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 2
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 2
Erin Sullivan
Visitors explore exhibits at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Visitors explore exhibits at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Bob Wick, BLM
Cyclists ride along the road near Red Rock Canyon.
Cyclists ride along the road near Red Rock Canyon.
Bob Wick, BLM
A close-up picture of a desert tortoise.
A close-up picture of a desert tortoise.
Bob Wick, BLM
Red Spring Group Picnic Area
Red Spring Group Picnic Area
Erin Sullivan
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 3
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 3
Erin Sullivan
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Bob Wick, BLM
Red Rock Canyon Annual Pass 2020
Red Rock Canyon Annual Pass 2020
Friends of Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon's beautiful red sandstone.
Red Rock Canyon's beautiful red sandstone.
Bob Wick, BLM
Calico at Sunrise photo in Red Rock Canyon with flowers in foreground
Calico at Sunrise photo in Red Rock Canyon with flowers in foreground
Gareth Pearson- Entry from Friends of Red Rock Canyon Annual Photo Contest 2019
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area glows in the sunset.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area glows in the sunset.
Bob Wick, BLM
Joshua Trees and Bridge Mountain
Joshua Trees and Bridge Mountain
Kate Sorom
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 2
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 2
Erin Sullivan
Visitors explore exhibits at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Visitors explore exhibits at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Bob Wick, BLM
Cyclists ride along the road near Red Rock Canyon.
Cyclists ride along the road near Red Rock Canyon.
Bob Wick, BLM
A close-up picture of a desert tortoise.
A close-up picture of a desert tortoise.
Bob Wick, BLM
Red Spring Group Picnic Area
Red Spring Group Picnic Area
Erin Sullivan
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 3
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 3
Erin Sullivan
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Bob Wick, BLM
Red Rock Canyon Annual Pass 2020
Red Rock Canyon Annual Pass 2020
Friends of Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon's beautiful red sandstone.
Red Rock Canyon's beautiful red sandstone.
Bob Wick, BLM
Calico at Sunrise photo in Red Rock Canyon with flowers in foreground
Calico at Sunrise photo in Red Rock Canyon with flowers in foreground
Gareth Pearson- Entry from Friends of Red Rock Canyon Annual Photo Contest 2019
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area glows in the sunset.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area glows in the sunset.
Bob Wick, BLM
Joshua Trees and Bridge Mountain
Joshua Trees and Bridge Mountain
Kate Sorom
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 2
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 2
Erin Sullivan
Visitors explore exhibits at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Visitors explore exhibits at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Bob Wick, BLM
Cyclists ride along the road near Red Rock Canyon.
Cyclists ride along the road near Red Rock Canyon.
Bob Wick, BLM
A close-up picture of a desert tortoise.
A close-up picture of a desert tortoise.
Bob Wick, BLM
Red Spring Group Picnic Area
Red Spring Group Picnic Area
Erin Sullivan
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 3
Red Spring Group Picnic Area View 3
Erin Sullivan
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
Bob Wick, BLM

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Phone

Geographic Coordinates

36.131731, -115.421507

Directions

Red Rock Canyon is located 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip on Charleston Boulevard/State Route 159. The Scenic Drive and Visitor Center is located 5 miles east of the Park Boundary. The Visitor Center is located at 1000 Scenic Loop Drive and can be used for map apps that will take you to the Visitor Center near the beginning of the Scenic Drive.