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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Desert canyon·About 30 minutes west of the Strip

A 13-mile scenic drive

About Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Red Rock Canyon is the valley’s backyard: a 13-mile one-way scenic drive past red and cream sandstone, with trails, climbing and picnic areas. Timed-entry reservations are needed from 1 October to 31 May, 8 am to 5 pm. The visitor centre is open 8 am to 4:30 pm. It is about 18 miles, roughly 30 minutes without stops, from the centre of the Strip.

Why it's on our list

  • 13-mile scenic drive
  • Timed entry Oct–May
  • About 30 min from the Strip

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Allegiant Stadium14 miCar or taxi 57 min
  2. Fountains of Bellagio14 miCar or taxi 57 min
  3. Fashion Show14 miCar or taxi 58 min
  4. High Roller14 miCar or taxi 59 min
  5. Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign15 miCar or taxi 60 min
  6. Sphere15 miCar or taxi 60 min
  7. Arts Factory15 miCar or taxi 63 min
  8. Fremont Street Experience16 miCar or taxi 65 min
  9. The Mob Museum16 miCar or taxi 66 min
  10. The Neon Museum17 miCar or taxi 67 min

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