Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive Timed Entry
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (RRCNCA) is a premier outdoor recreation experience in Las Vegas which includes a 13-mile scenic drive, miles of hiking trails, rock climbing, horseback riding, mountain biking, road biking, picnic areas, and many other outdoor recreation opportunities just minutes away from the bustling, brightly-lit 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 parking areas with trailheads 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.
Need to Know
- Reservation Requirements
- Reservations are required October 1 to May 31, 8 am- 5 pm. A vehicle must be through the fee station at 8 am to be able to come in without a reservation.
- Visitors must have a timed entry reservation for each day they plan to enter. It’s recommended you purchase tickets in advance online at Recreation.gov or using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Advanced reservations may be booked up until the start time of your desired entry time as availability allows.
- Re-entry into the Scenic Drive after your one-hour entry reservation will require a new reservation.
- Reservations are NOT required from June 1 through September 30. During this period, passes can be purchased at the Entrance Station before entering the Conservation Area.
- Parking lots fill up early on weekends, holidays, and fee free days. Visitors arriving between 10am - 2pm can not assume that all parking lots will be open.
- REFUNDS
Fees are non-refundable ( NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED) at RRCNCA for any fees paid or passes bought on the day of arrival.
- Entrance Times
Please arrive as close to your 1-hour time slot as possible, starting at the time indicated on the ticket, with an allowance for a 30-minute early arrival. Once entered, visitors can stay the entire duration of the day that the Scenic Drive is open to the public.
- Visitor Center
The Visitor Center is open 8 am to 4:30 pm. If you plan to visit the Visitor Center, plan to go there first. Re-entry into the Scenic Drive after your one-hour entry reservation will require a new reservation.
- Park Hours of Operations
October: 6 am to 7 pm PST | November - February: 6 am to 5 pm PST | March: 6 am to 7 pm PST | April - September: 6 am to 8 pm PST
- Entering the National Conservation Area
Since there is limited cell phone coverage, please have a printed or digital copy of your reservation ticket available to be scanned BEFORE arriving at the entrance station. Current Pass holders must provide the physical pass for validation.
- Current Pass Holders
Annual and Lifetime passes are accepted as your entrance fee. See Fees and Cancellation section for valid entrance passes.
- Vehicle Entry Reservation
Visitors are allowed to have 1 reservation per private vehicle or motorcycle per day for only 1 time slot. The reservation holder must be in the vehicle at time of entry.
- Walk-in and Bicycle Visitors
A timed entry reservation is not required. Upon your arrival, please visit the entrance kiosk to pay your entrance fee or have your pass validated. E-bikes and one wheels are included in this category.
- Flush Toilets and Drinking Water
Flush toilets and water bottle refill stations are exclusively available at the Visitor Center. While there are vault toilets located along the scenic drive, please note that no water is accessible at those facilities.
- Commercial Tours
- Commercial Tours are limited to five vehicles per reservation. Every vehicle in your group must have a timed entry reservation.
- Special Recreation Permits are required for all guided recreation experiences, unless exempt. Advanced reservations may be booked up until the start time of your desired entry time. Contact the Bureau of Land Management to see the status of your tours prior to making reservation.
- America the Beautiful Passes or Red Rock Annual Passes are not valid for discounts for entry by commercial tour companies.
- Climbers
- October 1 to May 31, a vehicle must be through the fee station at 8am to be able to come in without a reservation. Our systems automatically require a reservation at 8 am and can not be overridden.
- Parking lots fill up early on weekends, holidays, and fee free days. Visitors arriving between 10am-2pm can not assume that all parking lots will be open.
- Climbers should maintain a minimum of 50ft away from any archeological site.
Booking Windows
Primary Booking Window: Reservations are required October 1 to May 31 and will be available up to 30 days in advance at 7 a.m. PT on a rolling daily window. Reservations are NOT required from June 1 through September 30. During this period, passes can be purchased at the Entrance Station before entering the Conservation Area.
Secondary Booking Window: Reservations are required October 1 to May 31 and will also be available two days in advance at 7 a.m. PT on a rolling daily window. Example: On November 1, reservations will be available for November 3; on November 2 reservations will be available for November 4.
Changes and Cancellations
Pass Holders
After you select your entry date, quantity, time, and ticket holder details, you will be prompted to apply your pass information in the Order Details window as you proceed through checkout.
If you have ordered a pass online and it has not arrived, but the pass will arrive by the time you visit RRCNA, you will have an option to apply that pass to your order. If you plan on purchasing your pass when you arrive at RRCNA, you will have an option to apply that pass to your order. You will be charged for your pass upon your arrival.
- Red Rock Canyon NCA Annual Pass
- Interagency Annual Pass
- Interagency Senior Pass
- Interagency Access Pass
- Interagency Volunteer Pass
- Interagency Military Pass
- Interagency 4th Grade Pass
- Golden Age Pass
- Golden Access Pass
Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellations must be made by midnight (12:00 a.m. Pacific Time) on the day of your arrival for a refund. Fees paid or passes bought the day of arrival are non-refundable (NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED).
Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, RRCNCA will refund all fees.
Contact Information
Mailing
1000 Scenic Loop Drive Las Vegas NV 89161
Phone Number
702-515-5350
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