Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is an area of great beauty created by bright red rock strata exposed on the faces of mountains west of Las Vegas. The Interpretive Center is designed to provide visitors with amplifying information before or after taking the 13 mile scenic drive through the Conservation Area.

A wide variety of outdoor activities is available within the Conservation Area with permits required only for backcountry camping or bivouacking overnight on selected rock climbing walls. This is a day use only area but overnight camping is available at an adjacent campground plus the permitted exceptions previously described. A late use permit is available to allow exiting the Area up to two hours after closing time.

There is an entry fee to enter the National Conservation Area.

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 195,819 acres Is there a trail system?: Yes If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: Trail Map available from Conservation Area website (below) What points of interest are there?: Thirteen-mile scenic drive with pullouts and overlooks available throughout the route. What activities are available?: 13-mile Scenic Drive (no horses or OHV) Backcountry Camping (with permit only) Camping (developed campground only) Hiking Horseback Riding (most off-road trails) Picnic Grounds OHV (designated trails only) 4x4 (designated trails and scenic drive) Road Biking Mountain Biking Weddings Rock Climbing (combine with wedding if you like) Guides and Outfitters Hours of accessibility?: 6:00AM to 7:00PM ; 5:00PM in winter, 8:00PM in summer List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): Heat, no water, poisonous snakes and scorpions, steep rock walls and falling hazards. Dogs Allowed?: Yes Is a permit/fee required?: Yes If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: $7.00 per car entry to Conservation Area at entrance. Special activity permits at Interpretive Center. Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]

Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!

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