BLM · Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area · Las Vegas, NV

Red Rock Canyon Campground

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. Reservations are required October 1 to May 31, 8am -5pm.

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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Red rocks in the distanceRed Rock Canyon SignSitting area at the Red Rock AmphitheaterRed Rock Canyon Campground Office
Photos courtesy of Red rock canyon campground, Denis Leblanc, Red Rock Campground · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups28
Shelters25
Walk-in14
group shelter nonelectric7
RV, no hookups6
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

80 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
F-BurroGroup SitesGroup Shelter NonelectricBack-in100GravelPartial50 / 8YesBasic
E-Kit FoxGroup SitesGroup Shelter NonelectricBack-in100GravelPartial50 / 8YesBasic
G-Big HornGroup SitesGroup Shelter NonelectricBack-in100GravelPartial50 / 8YesBasic
D-ChuckwallaGroup SitesGroup Shelter NonelectricBack-in100GravelPartial50 / 8YesBasic
B-Cactus WrenGroup SitesGroup Shelter NonelectricBack-in100GravelPartial50 / 8YesBasic
C-Road RunnerGroup SitesGroup Shelter NonelectricBack-in100GravelPartial50 / 8YesBasic
A-Gila MonsterGroup SitesGroup Shelter NonelectricBack-in100GravelNone50 / 8YesBasic
RV 1RVRV30Gravel10 / 2YesPreferred
RV 2RVRVBack-in30Gravel10 / 2YesPreferred
RV 3RVRV30Gravel10 / 2YesPreferred

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length45 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes
FeesStandard and RV sites: $34.00 for reservations made through call center; $33.00 for reservations made through recreation.gov. Walk-to sites: $21.00 for reservations made through call center; $20.00 for reservations made through recreation.gov.
AccessibilitySites 06, 08, 28 are listed accessible
  • 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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Red Rock Canyon Campground40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 1.37 inches of precipitation, 0.9 inches of snowFebruary: 2.02 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowMarch: 1.36 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowApril: 0.64 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowMay: 0.23 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.09 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.81 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.44 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.56 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 0.67 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 0.66 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowDecember: 1.09 inches of precipitation, 0.7 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 42.6°F averageFebruary: 45.6°F averageMarch: 52.4°F averageApril: 58.6°F averageMay: 67.7°F averageJune: 78.4°F averageJuly: 84.0°F averageAugust: 83.1°F averageSeptember: 74.6°F averageOctober: 62.5°F averageNovember: 49.8°F averageDecember: 41.7°F average0 in0.5 in1 in1.5 in2 in2.5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Red Rock Canyon - Spg Mt Rch S, 6 miles from the campground at 3,780 feet, station USC00266691 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 10 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 3 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

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).

Nearest townLas Vegas, Nevada
Coordinates36.1314° N, 115.3839° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • 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.

Charges and cancellations

  • 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 $10 change fee (per reserved site). There are no additional fees for:
  • Adding or removing nights (leaving early) to your stay.
  • Changing to a different campsite.
  • No Shows
  • 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
  • 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.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearREI ↗5.8 mi
RV sales & serviceNative Campervans ↗10.4 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗28.5 mi

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Worth a stop

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)

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

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.

Guidebooks for Nevada

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    Bruce Grubbs, 2018
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  • Best Backpacking Trips in California and Nevada
    Mike White and Douglas Lorain, 2015
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Red Rock Canyon Campground?

Sites at Red Rock Canyon Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Red Rock Canyon Campground?

Standard and RV sites: $34.00 for reservations made through call center; $33.00 for reservations made through recreation.gov. Walk-to sites: $21.00 for reservations made through call center; $20.00 for reservations made through recreation.gov.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Red Rock Canyon Campground?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Red Rock Canyon Campground?

$10 cancellation fee

Source: Charges and cancellations

How many sites does Red Rock Canyon Campground have?

80 sites, including 28 standard sites without power, 25 shelter nonelectric, 14 walk-in sites, and 7 group shelter nonelectric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Red Rock Canyon Campground?

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Red Rock Canyon Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Red Rock Canyon Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Red Rock Canyon Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Red Rock Canyon Campground?

Sites 06, 08, and 28 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Red Rock Canyon Campground?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G and AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Red Rock Canyon Campground?

The Red Rock Scenic Drive & Visitor Center is located 3 miles from the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Red Rock Canyon Campground?

Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Me

Source: Getting there