Description

Nevada, Red Rock Canyon Campground, National Conservation Area is located approximately 20 mile drive from "The Las Vegas Strip." 

Direction:

The Red Rock Canyon campground is located at 3293 Moenkopi Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89161. To get there from the 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).

Please see the Campbase map tab for an accurate location.  

Comment

Red Rock Canyon Campground is seasional being closed in the summer months due to extreme heat.  The campground opens in September and closes in May.  Approximately 55 tent and RV camp spots are available.  A walkin tent area is also available.  Vault toilets, awnings, picnic tables, and drinking water are available.  A dump station and showers are not available.  Some spots do have shade structures.  The campground access road is paved however, campground roads are all crushed rock and can be dusty.  Campbase recommends selecting a spot towards the back of the campground due to road dust.  Parking pads are large enough to accommodate RV's up to approximately 40 feet.  There is an additional RV only parking area for n the park that can accommodate approximately 5 RV's.  Tenting is not allowed in the RV Only area.  The campground has restrooms but, no showers.  Private showers are available approximately 5 miles from the campground.  If you are visiting this campground make sure you bring a shade awning.  The campground is located approximately 5 miles from most services. 

Individual camp spots are not reservable.  Group camp spots are reservable through www.recreation.gov.  The group campgrounds are located across the highway from this campground.

The park is managed by the Bureau of Land Management(BLM).

Local Recreation:

Red Rock Canyon scenic drive.  A short distance from the campground is the Red Rock Canyon main entrance and visitors center.    The canyon has a 13 mile, one way scenic drive.  It's a beautiful scenic drive.  Photography is difficult with so many people climbing on the rocks.  The park is heavily used during the winter months. 

Hiking is also popular in this area.  For trail maps please visit the visitors center. 

Rock climbing is available.