Red Rock Canyon Campground, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area - Recreation.gov (original) (raw)
Red Rock Canyon Campground
Part of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Overview
Red Rock Canyon's standard, RV, and group campsites are located in the stunning Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, an approximate 20 mile drive from "The Las Vegas Strip." Visitors enjoy hiking, rock climbing, bike riding and scenic driving in this unique Mojave Desert environment.
Note: If visitors would like to visit the scenic drive, they must have a separate timed entry reservation for each day they plan to enter the scenic drive. Reservations are required October 1 to May 31, 8am -5pm.
Facilities
Our campground facilities are as follows:
- 53 individual standard sites with a max of 10 people and 2 vehicles are allowed per site. All standard sites contain picnic tables, grills, and firepits. Grills and firepits available only as fire restrictions allow. Some individual standard sites have shaded picnic table areas. Common vault toilets, trashcans, and drinking water are provided.
- 3 fully accessible campsites. At these sites, in addition to the parking spot having a concrete surface, as they do at most of the other sites at the facility, there are concrete pathways leading to the restrooms, which are all accessible.
- 10 walk-to sites with a max of 1 tent and 1 vehicle per site. All walk-to sites contain picnic tables and grills. Grills available only as fire restrictions allow. Common vault toilets, trashcans, and drinking water are provided.
- 6 RV Sites which have room for 1 RV and 1 vehicle per site. Common vault toilets, trashcans, and drinking water are provided. There are no hookup services (electrical, propane/gas, water tank filling, or grey/black water disposal).
- 7 large group sites can accommodate up to 50 people and 8 vehicles per site. All group sites have a shaded picnic table area. Each group site is primarily tenting with 10 individual small tent areas. Common vault toilets, trashcans, and drinking water are provided nearby. Grills and campfire circles available only as fire restrictions allow.
- Parking is limited to the campsite's designated parking. There are no extra parking areas and no Day Use Area in the campground.
- All campsites must be reserved online at Recreation.gov
Natural Features
Explore the peak tops, rolling sandstone ridges, steep walled canyons which highlight special wildlife, vegetation, and cultural history. The campground is in a quiet bowl near some of the most popular rock climbing destinations in the country, providing privacy with limited shade.
Recreation
The Red Rock Scenic Drive & Visitor Center is located 3 miles from the campground. If visitors would like to visit the scenic drive, they must have a separate timed entry reservation for each day they plan to enter the scenic drive. Reservations are required October 1 to May 31, 8am -5pm. Red Spring/Calico Basin is located 2 miles from the campground and is a no fee area and does not require a reservation.
Activities available are miles of hiking trails, rock climbing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and road biking. Guided hikes and educational programs available on certain days at the Visitor’s Center.
Nearby Attractions
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park (10 minutes)
Springs Preserve (20 minutes)
Floyd Lamb Park (30 minutes)
Desert National Wildlife Refuge (35 minutes)
Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve (40 minutes)
Mt Charleston/Spring Mountain Visitor Gateway (45 minutes)
Hoover Dam (1 hour)
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (1 hour)
Valley of Fire (1 hour)
Grand Canyon West (2.5 hours)
Important Notices
- All campsites must be reserved online at Recreation.gov.
Check-in time: 3pm (Campers do not have to check in with host)
Checkout time: 11am
Quiet hours: 10 pm to 6 am (There is no running of generators during quiet hours allowed)
You must occupy the site that you reserved.
Pets must be leashed and supervised at all times.
Keep your campsite clean, food inside of vehicles and throw away trash properly.
Parking is limited to the campsite's designated parking. There are no extra parking areas and no Day Use Area in the campground. - Individual-standard campsites:
Are limited to 10 people and 2 vehicles per site.
Camp sites #1-25 and 43 HAVE a shaded picnic area.
Camp sites #26-42 and #44-53 DO NOT have a shaded picnic area.
Additional vehicles are at an additional cost and only permitted if they fit within the site. Vehicles must NOT block access to emergency vehicles. See camphosts for payment of additional vehicles.
Class A and Class C recreational vehicles or gooseneck trailers ONLY fit in camp sites #1-45. - Walk-to Sites:
Walk-to sites are limited to 1 vehicle and 1 tent per site. Campers may sleep in the vehicle and not set up tents.
Walk-to camp sites DO NOT have a shaded picnic area. - Group Sites:
Group sites are limited to 50 people and 8 vehicles per site.
The closest pit toilets to group sites G and F are located at group site A. There is minimal light along that path and a flashlight/headlamp are needed.
All group sites HAVE shaded picnic area. - RV Sites:
RV sites are limited to 1 RV and 1 vehicle per site.
There are no hookup services (electrical, propane/gas, water tank filling, or grey/black water disposal).
RV sites HAVE NO shaded picnic area.
RV/Trailers/Pop-Up Vehicles:
Class A and Class C recreational vehicles or gooseneck trailers DO NOT fit in individual-standard campsites #46-53.
Check sizing details of each campsite as they are all different. After full set up, the vehicle must be within the designated space. It cannot overflow into the road. Emergency vehicles and normal traffic flow must be able to get through. - No-Show Policy: Visitors have until check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date to check in without being considered a no-show customer. No-show customers will forfeit your recreation fees paid unless requested thru recreation.gov. Refunds requested thru recreation.gov for no shows will be charged a $20.00 no-show fee and first night's recreation use fee for the campsite. If you will be late, please contact us at BLM_NV_RR_Campground@blm.gov.
If you can no longer make your reservation, please cancel it on recreation.gov, so that others may be able to reserve. - Campground reservation holders do not need to book a Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Scenic Timed Entry ticket in order to access the campground. If visitors would like to visit the scenic drive, they must have a separate timed entry reservation for each day they plan to enter the scenic drive. Reservations are required October 1 to May 31, 8 am -5 pm.
- Campground Closed June 1 - August 31. Campers can reserve sites up to six months before arrival for standard stites and 12-months for the group sites. Maximum length of stay is 14 days.
- Fires are only allowed in BLM provided metal fire rings when fire restrictions allow. No firewood is available on site; however nearby grocery stores do sell bundles of firewood. Fire season is generally May-October. During this time, only propane stoves are allowed.
- America the Beautiful Senior Lifetime Passes and Access Pass holders receive 50% discount on camping fees for standard individual and RV sites only (discount not available on walk-to and group sites). Passholder must be onsite and the camphost will verify the pass that is used for the site.
- Limited cellphone coverage.
- Prepare for the elements temperatures can go below freezing in the winter and spike up to 100+ during the spring and summer season. Winds can gust 30+ MPH, make sure everything is tied down and secure in your campground.
- Off-road vehicles are not allowed in the campground.
Available Activities
- Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
- Visitor Center - Visitor Center
- Horseback Riding - Horseback Riding
- Hiking - Hiking
- Interpretive Programs - Interpretive Programs
- Camping - Camping
- Historic & Cultural Site - Historic & Cultural Site
- Biking - Biking
- Rock Climbing - Rock Climbing
Directions
The Red Rock Canyon campground is located at 3293 Moenkopi Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89161\. To get there from Clark County 215 Beltway west, take the Charleston Blvd. exit (exit #26) and head west. Drive 3.5 miles to Moenkopi Rd. Turn south on Moenkopi Rd. and drive for a mile (past the BLM Fire Station).
Physical Address: Moenkopi Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89161.
If you are using a mapping application search for "Red Rock Canyon Campground, Las Vegas, NV."
Cancellation Policy
Red Rock Canyon NCA
Changes or Modifying a Reservation
If your new stay dates are completely different from your original stay dates, there is a 10changefee(perreservedsite)</strong>.Therearenoadditionalfeesfor:</p><ul><li><p>Addingorremovingnights(leavingearly)toyourstay.</p></li><li><p>Changingtoadifferentcampsite.</p></li></ul><p><strong>NoShows</strong></p><p>Visitorshave<em>untilcheck−outtimeonthedayafterthescheduledarrivaldate</em>tocheckinwithoutbeingconsideredano−showcustomer.No−showcustomerswillforfeityourrecreationfeespaidunlessrequestedthrurecreation.gov.Refundsrequestedthru<ahref="https://recreation.gov"rel="nofollow">recreation.gov</a>fornoshowswillbechargeda<strong>10 change fee (per reserved site)</strong>. There are no additional fees for:</p><ul><li><p>Adding or removing nights (leaving early) to your stay.</p></li><li><p>Changing to a different campsite.</p></li></ul><p><strong>No Shows</strong></p><p>Visitors have <em>until check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date</em> to check in without being considered a no-show customer. No-show customers will forfeit your recreation fees paid unless requested thru recreation.gov. Refunds requested thru <a href="https://recreation.gov" rel="nofollow">recreation.gov</a> for no shows will be charged a <strong>10changefee(perreservedsite)</strong>.Therearenoadditionalfeesfor:</p><ul><li><p>Addingorremovingnights(leavingearly)toyourstay.</p></li><li><p>Changingtoadifferentcampsite.</p></li></ul><p><strong>NoShows</strong></p><p>Visitorshave<em>untilcheck−outtimeonthedayafterthescheduledarrivaldate</em>tocheckinwithoutbeingconsideredano−showcustomer.No−showcustomerswillforfeityourrecreationfeespaidunlessrequestedthrurecreation.gov.Refundsrequestedthru<ahref="https://recreation.gov"rel="nofollow">recreation.gov</a>fornoshowswillbechargeda<strong>20.00 no-show fee and first night's recreation use fee for the campsite
Cancellations
You can cancel the reservation any time the day before of your scheduled arrival date. You will receive a refund for your stay, minus the following fees:
$10 cancellation fee
Any reservation fees (only if paid when booking)
Any previous change fees
Late cancellation fees (if applicable) of your first night's recreation use fee
Canceling the day before your scheduled arrival date for individual or RV sites is considered a late cancellation.
Canceling within 14 days before your scheduled arrival date for group sites is considered a late cancellation.
Canceling the day of your scheduled arrival date or later is considered a no show. No-show visitors will be charged a $20.00 no-show fee, and first night's recreation use fee for the campsite.
\*Any changes or cancellations made to your stay on your expected check-in day are not possible through My Reservations and on-site personnel may not be able to assist. Requests will need to be made thru recreation.gov and the field office has to approve.
Contact Information
Phone: 702-515-5387
1000 SCENIC LOOP DRIVE
Las Vegas, NV 89161
3293 Moenkopi Rd
Las Vegas , NV 89161