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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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 28 |
| Shelters | 25 |
| Walk-in | 14 |
| group shelter nonelectric | 7 |
| RV, no hookups | 6 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
80 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-Burro | Group Sites | Group Shelter Nonelectric | Back-in | 100 | Gravel | Partial | 50 / 8 | Yes | Basic | |
| E-Kit Fox | Group Sites | Group Shelter Nonelectric | Back-in | 100 | Gravel | Partial | 50 / 8 | Yes | Basic | |
| G-Big Horn | Group Sites | Group Shelter Nonelectric | Back-in | 100 | Gravel | Partial | 50 / 8 | Yes | Basic | |
| D-Chuckwalla | Group Sites | Group Shelter Nonelectric | Back-in | 100 | Gravel | Partial | 50 / 8 | Yes | Basic | |
| B-Cactus Wren | Group Sites | Group Shelter Nonelectric | Back-in | 100 | Gravel | Partial | 50 / 8 | Yes | Basic | |
| C-Road Runner | Group Sites | Group Shelter Nonelectric | Back-in | 100 | Gravel | Partial | 50 / 8 | Yes | Basic | |
| A-Gila Monster | Group Sites | Group Shelter Nonelectric | Back-in | 100 | Gravel | None | 50 / 8 | Yes | Basic | |
| RV 1 | RV | RV | 30 | Gravel | 10 / 2 | Yes | Preferred | |||
| RV 2 | RV | RV | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 10 / 2 | Yes | Preferred | ||
| RV 3 | RV | RV | 30 | Gravel | 10 / 2 | Yes | Preferred |
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
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 45 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Fees | 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. |
| Accessibility | Sites 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.
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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 town | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Coordinates | 36.1314° 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 gear | REI ↗ | 5.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | Native Campervans ↗ | 10.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump 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)
- 2.2 miRed Spring Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 13.3 miGriffith Peak Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
- inRed Rock Canyon National Conservation Area ↗National Conservation Area · Bureau of Land Management · 201,531 acres
- 4.2 miLa Madre Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 46,943 acres
- 4.3 miRainbow Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 24,783 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
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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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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



