Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area — Las Vegas, Nevada

Address1000 Scenic Loop Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89161

HoursVisitor Center open daily 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day); Scenic Drive gate hours vary by season (roughly 6:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. in spring and summer, closing earlier in winter) — check the BLM page before going

PricesDay pass $20 per vehicle

Price notesPer-vehicle pricing from the Bureau of Land Management. From October 1 to May 31, a timed entry reservation (via Recreation.gov or (877) 444-6777) plus the entry fee are required for the Scenic Drive between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., and a reservation is also required to access the Visitor Center in that season. Annual and interagency (America the Beautiful) passes cover the entry fee — enter the pass type during checkout — but do not replace the timed reservation.

Age notesThe 13-mile Scenic Drive, Visitor Center exhibits and short desert trails work for all ages; bring water and sun protection, and expect no shade on trails. Timed entry reservations are required in the October–May season.

BookingTimed entry reservations are required for the Scenic Drive from October 1 to May 31 (entry 8 a.m.–5 p.m.), booked on Recreation.gov or at (877) 444-6777; reservations are not required in the summer season.

Suggested timeAbout 3 hours

AccessibilityNot confirmed on the BLM pages in the text fetched.

ParkingParking at the Visitor Center and at trailhead pullouts along the Scenic Drive; the day pass covers one vehicle.

AccessibilityBLM publishes a full Accessibility section (physical, auditory, visual, neurodiverse). Physical, verbatim key points: 'Motorized mobility assistance devices designed for individuals with mobility impairments to explore outdoor areas are permitted on all trails within Red Rock Canyon.' Fully Accessible Areas (BLM's own heading, 'accessible to wheelchairs and strollers'): Visitor Center (accessible parking just south of the main walkway; ONE wheelchair available for temporary use, first-come first-served; indoor/outdoor exhibits, tortoise habitat, gift shop, short film with closed-captioning and panoramic views all accessible; front of information desk is NOT ADA-compliant height — go around the desk to the left for the accessible desk; temporary accessible parking permits available at the information desk); Scenic Loop Drive (all stops paved except White Rock and North Oak Creek; designated accessible parking at Calico 1, Sandstone Quarry, High Point Overlook and Willow Spring Picnic Area; NO designated trails along the Scenic Loop are considered accessible to strollers or standard mobility devices, except a small paved trail at Willow Spring to an agave roasting pit and rock shelter); Red Spring Picnic Area (accessible parking; Red Spring Boardwalk is a 0.6-mile trail, about 60 ft elevation gain, 'accessible to strollers, wheelchairs, and other standard mobility devices,' benches and intermittent handrail; no fee or reservation to park/hike at Red Spring — pavilion by Recreation.gov reservation); Red Rock Overlook and Late Night Trailhead (accessible parking and accessible pit toilets at both). 'Accessible to Some' (BLM heading — not accessible to strollers/most standard mobility devices): Sundial Trail (0.1 mi, mostly paved, one bench), Sandstone Quarry (0.1 mi graded gravel, about 30 ft gain on return), Petroglyph Wall Trail (0.1 mi, rocky, crosses a wash likely impassable after rain; must be able to lift feet at least 4 inches; trekking poles recommended for balance issues).

Verified perk: Interagency passes accepted (America the Beautiful)Holders of annual or lifetime interagency passes (including America the Beautiful) enter their pass type during Recreation.gov checkout; the pass covers the entry fee, but a timed entry reservation is still required from October 1 to May 31.