Scenic Drive 1-Day Personal Vehicle Entry

Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive Timed Entry

Provides access for one private vehicle, motorcycle, or scooter to access the Scenic Drive including the Visitor Center, designated parking areas, hiking trails, and picnic areas along the route. Please be advised that some parking areas may close if there is no parking spaces available. The busiest times are between 9am - 3pm on weekends, holidays, and fee free days. The 13-mile (20.9 km) drive takes about 40 minutes without stopping.  

Need to Know

• DURING CHECK OUT + Add a Pass

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  • If you will purchase a pass that covers the entrance/standard amenity fee when you arrive onsite
  • If you have a valid site pass for Red Rock Canyon NCA.
  • If you will present ID proof of U.S. Armed Service Active Military, Veteran or Gold Star Dependent status upon arrival
  • If you will present a valid Interagency Annual/Lifetime Pass

• Timed Entry

  This timed entry reservation is valid for the day and entry 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. Reservations are required October 1 to May 31, 8 am- 5 pm. 

  Please be advised that some parking areas may close if there is no parking spaces available. The busiest times are between 9am - 3pm on weekends, holidays, and fee free days. 

  Re-entry into the Scenic Drive after your one-hour entry reservation will require a new reservation. 

• Entering the Conservation Area

  Since there is limited cell service, 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 a physical pass for validation.

• 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

• Fee Free Day Tickets

  Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area participates in entrance fee-free days. On these significant days of celebration or commemoration, all entrance fees are waived. To reserve a ticket for a Fee Free day, select Scenic Drive 1-Day Personal Vehicle Fee Free Day. 

  2025 Fee Free Days

  • January 20 (MLK Day)
  • November 11 (Veterans Day) 

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