Fast Facts for Red Rock Canyon

Location: 20 miles west of Las Vegas. Less than 30 minutes from the Strip!

Directions: Drive west (10 to 18 miles) on Charleston Blvd. (State Route 159) . Turn right into Red Rock Canyon. Go to map.

Best Season: Fall, Winter, and Spring.

Scenic Loop: Hours are 6 am to dusk. It's a 13-mile one-way paved road that is access to many of the trailheads. Open everyday of the year.

Visitor Center: Open daily 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m.
(702) 515-5350.

Fee: $7.00 per car. $30 for a yearly pass. Golden Eagle pass accepted.

Permits: None needed for day hiking.

Camping: About two miles before the entrance to Red Rock on State Route 159. $10 per night. Water and toilets available. It's called Red Rock Campground.
Closed during the summer.

Elevation range: 3,394 feet (1034 m) to 7092 feet (2161 m).

Size: 195,610 acres

Hikes: < 1 mile to 12 miles. All difficulties. Over 100 on this website. The offical website has 19 hikes.

Dogs: Must be on a leash.

Horses: Designated trails.

Bikes: Allowed on Scenic Loop.

Mountain bikes: Designated trails.

Firearms: Not permitted.

Gasoline: None available.

Managed by: BLM (702) 515-5000

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