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Red Rock Canyon Campground

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Upcoming Availability

12 of 14 days currently show available sites.

View releasing sites

Tue, Oct 27

16

sites

Wed, Oct 28

15

sites

Thu, Oct 29

6

sites

Fri, Oct 30

8

sites

Sat, Oct 31

10

sites

Sun, Nov 1

10

sites

Mon, Nov 2

16

sites

Tue, Nov 3

16

sites

Wed, Nov 4

16

sites

Thu, Nov 5

5

sites

Fri, Nov 6

None

available

Sat, Nov 7

None

available

Sun, Nov 8

4

sites

Mon, Nov 9

4

sites

Campground guide

What to know before booking

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. Our campground facilities are as follows: 53 individual standard sites with a max of 10 people and 2 vehicles are allowed per site. Explore the peak tops, rolling sandstone ridges, steep walled canyons which highlight special wildlife, vegetation, and cultural history.

reservation Window

6 Months

max Stay

14 days

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

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. All campsites must be reserved online at Recreation.gov

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.

Nearby Attractions

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)

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

83 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 35

Standard Site

Standard Nonelectric

30 ft

vehicle

10

people

β€”

shade

Site 008

Loop 1

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 031A

Loop 2

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

β€”

people

β€”

shade

Site 48

Standard Site

Standard Nonelectric

22 ft

vehicle

10

people

β€”

shade

Site 23

Standard Site

Shelter Nonelectric

40 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site RV 1

RV

RV Nonelectric

30 ft

vehicle

10

people

β€”

shade

Site 29

Standard Site

Standard Nonelectric

35 ft

vehicle

10

people

β€”

shade

Site 46

Standard Site

Standard Nonelectric

45 ft

vehicle

10

people

β€”

shade

Site 32

Standard Site

Standard Nonelectric

40 ft

vehicle

10

people

β€”

shade

Site 41

Standard Site

Standard Nonelectric

30 ft

vehicle

10

people

β€”

shade

Site 02

Standard Site

Shelter Nonelectric

45 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site F-Burro

Group Sites

GROUP SHELTER NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

50

people

Yes

shade

Site RV 3

RV

RV Nonelectric

30 ft

vehicle

10

people

β€”

shade

Site 37

Standard Site

Standard Nonelectric

35 ft

vehicle

10

people

β€”

shade

Site 07

Standard Site

Shelter Nonelectric

40 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site C-Road Runner

Group Sites

GROUP SHELTER NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

50

people

Yes

shade

Site 08

Standard Site

Shelter Nonelectric

30 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 25

Standard Site

Shelter Nonelectric

25 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 87

Walk-to

Walk To

20 ft

vehicle

5

people

β€”

shade

Site 16

Standard Site

Shelter Nonelectric

40 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 83

Walk-to

Walk To

20 ft

vehicle

5

people

β€”

shade

Site 42

Standard Site

Standard Nonelectric

30 ft

vehicle

10

people

β€”

shade

Site 15

Standard Site

Shelter Nonelectric

40 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 47

Standard Site

Standard Nonelectric

45 ft

vehicle

10

people

β€”

shade

Important notices

All campsites must be reserved online at Recreation.gov. Check-in time: 3pm (Campers do not have to check in with host) Checkout time: 11am Quiet hours: 10 pm to 6 am (There is no running of generators during quiet hours allowed) You must occupy the site that you reserved. Pets must be leashed and supervised at all times. Keep your campsite clean, food inside of vehicles and throw away trash properly. Parking is limited to the campsite's designated parking. There are no extra parking areas and no Day Use Area in the campground.
Individual-standard campsites: Are limited to 10 people and 2 vehicles per site. Camp sites #1-25 and 43 HAVE a shaded picnic area. Camp sites #26-42 and #44-53 DO NOT have a shaded picnic area. Additional vehicles are at an additional cost and only permitted if they fit within the site. Vehicles must NOT block access to emergency vehicles. See camphosts for payment of additional vehicles. Class A and Class C recreational vehicles or gooseneck trailers ONLY fit in camp sites #1-45.
Walk-to Sites: Walk-to sites are limited to 1 vehicle and 1 tent per site. Campers may sleep in the vehicle and not set up tents. Walk-to camp sites DO NOT have a shaded picnic area.
Group Sites: Group sites are limited to 50 people and 8 vehicles per site. The closest pit toilets to group sites G and F are located at group site A. There is minimal light along that path and a flashlight/headlamp are needed. All group sites HAVE shaded picnic area.

Surrounding campgrounds

Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.

Common questions

Is Red Rock Canyon Campground available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 12 of the next 14 days, starting Tue, Oct 27. Availability changes constantly β€” check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Red Rock Canyon Campground?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How far in advance can I book?

Recreation.gov lists a booking window of 6 Months for this campground.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.