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Red Rock Canyon: the back story

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The back story

About Red Rock Canyon: the back story

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is the closest great landscape to the Strip.

The drive

A 13-mile one-way scenic drive with viewpoints and trailheads.

Reservations

Timed-entry reservations are needed from 1 October to 31 May, 8 am to 5 pm.

Red sandstone, 30 minutes from the Strip.

Nearby

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park lies just south of the drive.

Our advice: go early and carry plenty of water.

Why it's on our list

  • The drive
  • Reservations
  • Nearby

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Red Rock Canyon: the back story before you go.

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