Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas: Hours, Address, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Reviews: 4.5/5
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
4.5
State Parks • National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Canyons • Geologic Formations
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About
Visitors can admire colorful rock formations on several hiking trails or on a 13-mile scenic drive.
Suggested duration
1-2 hours
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Deb L
Birmingham, AL118 contributions
Jan 2022
This is must do! Take a break from the strip and enjoy the other side of Las Vegas. It is @ 45 minutes away. Definitely worth the trip.
Written 20 January 2022
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Sue C.
Pittsburgh, PA3,503 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
The 13 mile scenic Drive is a great way to see all the red rocks. It is amazing how they change depending on the time of day. There are great hiking trails throughout the scenic drive the Senate drive itself is a 13 mile one-way loop. Red rock canyon is not far from the strip well worth the drive.
Written 15 January 2022
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PhlegmMaster
Phoenix, AZ3,831 contributions
Dec 2021
My son and I came here for a couple of hours to get away from the hustle & bustle of Vegas. It's about a 30 minute drive to get here from the Strip. If it's not a busy day, you can just drive up and pay at the entrance, but it's way better to make reservations online ahead of time to guarantee a specific 1-hour time range for showing up & entering.
We had a blast hiking and scrambling over the rocks.
We had a blast hiking and scrambling over the rocks.
Written 13 January 2022
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Max H
Belfair, WA17 contributions
Jan 2022
This is a beautiful drive. We arranged for a car service to take us on the scenic loop drive. From the Las Vegas strip, it is about a 30 minute drive to the entrance.
This is a fee area and although we didn't have reservations, its the preferred way to enter the park quickly.
The drive itself is one-way and has many pull-outs/parking areas, each with a primitive restroom facility.
From the pull-out/parking areas, there are ample walking trails to enjoy the beautiful area by foot.
We did see a small herd of wild burros walking along the roadway , which was a special treat!
This is a fee area and although we didn't have reservations, its the preferred way to enter the park quickly.
The drive itself is one-way and has many pull-outs/parking areas, each with a primitive restroom facility.
From the pull-out/parking areas, there are ample walking trails to enjoy the beautiful area by foot.
We did see a small herd of wild burros walking along the roadway , which was a special treat!
Written 12 January 2022
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Bruce M
Livingston, MT101 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
Nice view of the different colored rocks. We hiked the red springs and the petroglyph trails. Both pretty short hikes. The petroglyphs were easy to see and interesting, and there are also petroglyphs on the red springs trail. Had no trouble making a reservation the night before we visited.
Written 10 January 2022
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joefaul
Saint Paul, MN180 contributions
Dec 2021
It was so nice to be out of the city and enjoy the Canyon! Make sure to get a reservation before driving out there.
Written 10 January 2022
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MFC31
London, UK3,840 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
This awesome little canyon about 30mins drive from the ‘Strip’ is ideal for a bit of hiking or just a scenic drive around the canyon. There’s fee to enter the park, $15 I think, but it’s totally worth it, especially if you have an interest in the geology of earth and it’s history. Or simply even if you like the great outdoors, this is the place for you!
Written 6 January 2022
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Caitlin M
10 contributions
Dec 2021
My sister was married at Red Rock and it was a beautiful experience. Hiking may not be high on your list of priorities while in Vegas, but this natural wonder is worth visiting.
Written 4 January 2022
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Brandon B
Toledo, OH27 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
If you are in the Las Vegas area and are a fan of the outdoors, you must stop here. We were only able to do a couple of the smaller hikes, but the landscape was amazing. The colors and views were breathtaking. The one way road is well paved and easy to traverse with plenty of stopping points. Check it out!
Written 2 January 2022
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Colin F
Toronto, Canada772 contributions
Nov 2021
The rocks are stunning and the desert landscape both beautiful and haunting. It looks like another planet at times but watch out for hazards. Worth a visit if you're in the area.
Written 31 December 2021
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BoardingPass641634
Abingdon, VA
How long does the scenic drive take without doing any hikes, maybe stopping at overlooks for photos? We are just passing through Vegas and don't have too much time, but we would like to see Red Rock if we have time. Thank you.
Jerome
Las Vegas, NV110 contributions
The Red Rock Loop Road is 13 miles long at an average speed of 25mph...so that's approximately 30 minutes just for the driving time. Right when you enter the park just passed the fee station you will want to stop at Calico I and again at Calico II as both of these locations show the rich red colored sandstone rock formations. The next location shortly down the road is the Sandstone Quarry area with white rock formations. Just under the halfway mark you will come to the highest point on the loop drive at 4771 ft. High Point Overlook. From here you can see a little bit of Vegas in the background, if the air quality is good, while being able to view the entire park from the mountainside. At the end of the loop road turn left on Highway 159 to head back to Las Vegas and just on your left side you can stop at Red Rock Overlook. From this point you will have a great view back into the canyon seeing all of the Red Rock National Park all together. Plan from the point of entering the park...I would give yourself an hour and a half to drive and stop at these locations and that's keeping it short, at maybe 5-10 minute per stop. There are several other points to see but these are my highlights when I drive family and friends to Red Rock that are also on time constraints. I hope that you take this amount of time to see this beautiful desert park and enjoy your time.
what is the weather for October 17 through 20
Michelle C
50 contributions
I have never been in October. I would watch the weather channel or news prior. You do have the option to drive the loop so if the weather is not the best you can still view the canyon area. You don’t want to miss seeing. We are glad we went! Enjoy!
Javier C
2 contributions
Can I just go because I’m booking an Uber in the morning or are they not going to let me in
Jerome
Las Vegas, NV110 contributions
Red Rock Canyon is a 26 mile driving loop. There are several places to walk in off of the main road and not pay the fee...I guess. Also, something to keep in mind, many people have no phone service out there so you might find yourself walking closer to Vegas to be able to call that UBER back.
Do you have to pay to go here? We are not wanting a tour. Just wanting to look around and take pictures.
Cheri C
Rancho Cucamonga, CA173 contributions
Yes there is a park entrance fee.
NickiT421
Baltimore, MD111 contributions
Do any of the trails lead to dinosaur prints?
Tonda3546
Annapolis, MD114 contributions
No not in that whole area but if you go south of Vegas they have indian drawings look up the best location for that, mostly out in the desert. This trip is short and just rock formations.
bfitz2029
2 contributions
What are the best options to get to Red Rock and back to the Strip? We weren't planning on renting a car during our trip...
deniz1511
Dubai, United Arab Emirates12 contributions
I've booked from canyontours com and was very happy with their service. Book VIP (not much difference), it leaves earlier so you get the best view before it gets crowded.
_kkobinsky
Oshkosh, WI11 contributions
Is anyone aware of a guided tour that combines Red Rocks and Hoover Dam? I'm not interested in renting a vehicle; thanks. I'll be in LV at the end of March.
charlescO1672SB
7 contributions
There is a Hoover Dam & Grand Canyon tour together. I don’t know about the Red Rock Canyon.
elizabethw001
Midland, MI324 contributions
I have a work conference in Las Vegas until 330pm
Would I have enough time to make it out to red rock afterwards? No hiking but just doing the scenic drive?
How long does the drive take?
Whitemtfotos
2 contributions
Yes!! Go and enjoy! You can stop at as many of the pull offs as you want. It is such a short drive from the city.
