# Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

> Best Outdoor Escape - Las Vegas Weekly

- **Located at:** [Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area](https://www.vegasnearme.com/venues/red-rock-canyon-national-conservation-area)
- **Address:** 1000 Scenic Loop Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89161
- **Phone:** 702-414-5350
- **Dress code:** Casual
- **Reservations:** https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10075177
- **Official site:** https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/nevada/red-rock-canyon

## About

Red Rock Canyon was designated as Nevada's first National Conservation Area.  Red Rock Canyon is located 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip on Charleston Boulevard/State Route 159.  The area is visited by more than two million people each year.  In marked contrast to a town geared to entertainment and gaming, Red Rock offers enticements of a different nature including a 13-mile scenic drive, miles of hiking trails, rock climbing, horseback riding, mountain biking, road biking, picnic areas, nature observing and visitor center with indoor and outdoor exhibits as well as a book store.

## Hours

_Las Vegas time._

- Monday: Red Spring Picnic Area: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Red Rock Overlook on State Route 159: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Timed entry reservations: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Visitor Center: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Tuesday: Red Spring Picnic Area: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Red Rock Overlook on State Route 159: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Timed entry reservations: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Visitor Center: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Wednesday: Red Spring Picnic Area: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Red Rock Overlook on State Route 159: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Timed entry reservations: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Visitor Center: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Thursday: Red Spring Picnic Area: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Red Rock Overlook on State Route 159: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Timed entry reservations: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Visitor Center: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Friday: Red Spring Picnic Area: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Red Rock Overlook on State Route 159: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Timed entry reservations: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Visitor Center: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Saturday: Red Spring Picnic Area: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Red Rock Overlook on State Route 159: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Timed entry reservations: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Visitor Center: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Sunday: Red Spring Picnic Area: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Red Rock Overlook on State Route 159: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Timed entry reservations: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Visitor Center: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

## Categories

- Popular Activities
- Unique Activities
- Unique Places
- Unique Destinations
- Hiking
- Unique
- Biking
- Walking & Jogging
- Outdoor Climbing
- Fun For Kids
- Red Rock
- Observation Views

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