Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center

Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center is a staffed or separately operated facility associated with Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area; building hours may be shorter than the surrounding grounds.

Parking is distributed among one-way Scenic Drive pullouts. Calico lots fill first; once you pass a stop you must continue around the 13-mile loop. Red Rock Overlook outside the fee drive is free but also fills.

Open daily 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Thanksgiving and Christmas hours are 8:00 a.m.-noon. Timed entry and the Scenic Drive fee apply October-May during controlled hours.

Restrooms and water are most dependable at the visitor center, with vault toilets at selected trailheads. Do not assume every overlook or trailhead has water.

The Scenic Drive fee is $20 per private vehicle, $10 per motorcycle or $5 per pedestrian/bicycle, separate from any required timed-entry reservation service fee. Federal recreation passes are accepted under current BLM rules.

The visitor center and major overlooks provide accessible routes and parking. Natural trails range from short hard-surface approaches to rock scrambling; match the specific trail to mobility needs.

Leashed dogs are permitted in many outdoor areas but heat, sharp rock and wildlife make summer outings hazardous. Dogs are not appropriate inside buildings except qualified service animals.

The visitor center, Calico overlooks and short walks work well for families. Trails quickly become exposed and rugged; carry water for every person and never leave children or pets in a vehicle.

Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center is a staffed or separately operated facility associated with Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area; building hours may be shorter than the surrounding grounds. Summer heat can make even short trails life-threatening. October-May visitors need both a timed-entry reservation during controlled hours and a valid entrance pass; a reservation alone does not pay admission.

Public transportation does not reach Red Rock Canyon. BLM opened a designated rideshare drop-off and pickup area in 2026, but cellular service and return availability can still be uncertain and the 13-mile Scenic Drive remains one-way and dispersed.