Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas
Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is an urban park that
preserves the unique story of this ever-changing ecosystem.

Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is an urban park that preserves the unique story of this ever-changing ecosystem.

Tule Springs during winter

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Encompassing six major mountain ranges and seven distinct life zones, Desert
NWR showcases the abundance and variety of nature that can be found in
Southern Nevada, all just a short drive from Las Vegas.  
  
Created in 1936 to provide habitat and protection for desert bighorn sheep and
other desert wildlife, Desert NWR is the largest wildlife refuge outside of
Alaska. At 1.6 million acres (643,000 hectares), the refuge can cover Rhode
Island twice - and still have enough room left over for a quarter of a million
football fields. Teeming with diversity over a vast landscape, Desert NWR
boasts over 500 plant species as it transitions from the Mojave to the Great
Basin Desert.  
  
While Desert NWR has been home to people for thousands of years, from Newe
(Western Shoshone) and Nuwu/Nuwuvi (Southern Paiute/Chemehuevi) to ranch
homesteaders, the refuge still remains largely unchanged by human hands. Over
1.3 million acres (536,000 hectares) of the refuge is proposed wilderness and
has been managed as de facto wilderness since 1974. See collared lizards
sunning on rocks, hunt for tracks of elusive mountain lions, or grab your
binoculars for a better look at our 320 bird species. A unique and solitary
experience awaits you at Desert NWR.

<p>Encompassing six major mountain ranges and <a href="https://fws.gov/node/266851" rel="nofollow">seven distinct life zones</a>, Desert NWR showcases the abundance and variety of nature that can be found in Southern Nevada, all just a short drive from Las Vegas.<br> <br>Created in 1936 to provide habitat and protection for desert bighorn sheep and other desert wildlife, Desert NWR is the largest wildlife refuge outside of Alaska. At 1.6 million acres (643,000 hectares), the refuge can cover Rhode Island twice - and still have enough room left over for a quarter of a million football fields. Teeming with diversity over a vast landscape, Desert NWR boasts over 500 plant species as it transitions from the Mojave to the Great Basin Desert.  <br> <br>While Desert NWR has been home to people for thousands of years, from Newe (Western Shoshone) and Nuwu/Nuwuvi (Southern Paiute/Chemehuevi) to ranch homesteaders, the refuge still remains largely unchanged by human hands. Over 1.3 million acres (536,000 hectares) of the refuge is proposed wilderness and has been managed as de facto wilderness since 1974. See collared lizards sunning on rocks, hunt for tracks of elusive mountain lions, or grab your binoculars for a better look at our 320 bird species. A unique and solitary experience awaits you at Desert NWR.</p>

Bird's eye view of the park

Desert National Wildlife Refuge

Ice Age Fossils State Park

Visit the red- and cream-colored sandstone cliffs and experience the natural
wonders of the Mohave Desert just 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. Red
Rock National Conservation Area features world-class climbing, miles of hiking
trails, a 13-mile scenic loop drive, visitor center, multiple day-use areas
and campground. Popular activities include picnicking, hiking, rock climbing,
horseback riding, biking, and touring along the 13-mile scenic drive. Visitors
must have a timed entry reservation for each day they plan to enter, October 1
to May 31, 8am -5pm. See below to purchase timed entry tickets for the scenic
drive, get your backcountry late exit pass, and to reserve a camping spot or
the large picnic area in Red Spring. For additional information about Red Rock
Canyon National Conservation Area, go to https://www.blm.gov/site-page/RRCNCA.

Visit the red- and cream-colored sandstone cliffs and experience the natural wonders of the Mohave Desert just 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip.  Red Rock National Conservation Area features world-class climbing, miles of hiking trails, a 13-mile scenic loop drive, visitor center, multiple day-use areas and campground.  Popular activities include picnicking, hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, biking, and touring along the 13-mile scenic drive. Visitors must have a timed entry reservation for each day they plan to enter, October 1 to May 31, 8am -5pm. See below to purchase timed entry tickets for the scenic drive, get your backcountry late exit pass, and to reserve a camping spot or the large picnic area in Red Spring.   For additional information about Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, go to  <a href="https://www.blm.gov/site-page/RRCNCA" rel="nofollow">https://www.blm.gov/site-page/RRCNCA</a>.

## Overview

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.

**Note:** 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.

## 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.

## Facilities

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.

## 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.

## 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)

## Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations*: *cancellation becomes a "late cancellation" at 12:01 am EST on
the day before arrival. • $10.00 fee if reservation is changed/cancelled
earlier than the day before arrival. • $10.00 plus first night's camping fee
is charged if reservation is cancelled the day before or the day of the
arrival, except when the reservation is only for 1 night (in which case only
the first night's camping fee is charged). No Shows: customer does not arrive
and/or does not cancel reservation by check out time (11 :00am) the day after
the scheduled arrival date. $20.00 service fee charged and forfeit the first
night's user fee • If requested before the late cancellation window: NRRS will
handle • If requested during the late cancellation window (day before arrival,
or day of arrival): Customer will be charged first night's use fee, and
refunded rest • If requested after arrival, during or after departure from
site: recreation.gov processes and field office has to approve

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> If visitors would like to visit the scenic drive, they must have a separate <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10075177?q=Red+Rock+Canyon+National+Conservation+Area+Scenic+Drive+Timed+Entry" rel="nofollow">timed entry reservation</a> for each day they plan to enter the scenic drive.  Reservations are required October 1 to May 31, 8am -5pm. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The Red Rock Scenic Drive & Visitor Center is located 3 miles from the campground.  If visitors would like to visit the scenic drive, <strong>they must have a separate timed entry reservation for each day they plan to enter the scenic drive.</strong>  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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The Red Rock Scenic Drive & Visitor Center is located 3 miles from the campground.  If visitors would like to visit the scenic drive, <strong>they must have a separate timed entry reservation for each day they plan to enter the scenic drive.</strong>  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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Spring Mountain Ranch State Park (10 minutes)</p>
<p>Springs Preserve (20 minutes)</p>
<p>Floyd Lamb Park (30 minutes)</p>
<p>Desert National Wildlife Refuge (35 minutes)</p>
<p>Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve (40 minutes)</p>
<p>Mt Charleston/Spring Mountain Visitor Gateway (45 minutes)</p>
<p>Hoover Dam (1 hour)</p>
<p>Lake Mead National Recreation Area (1 hour)</p>
<p>Valley of Fire (1 hour)</p>
<p>Grand Canyon West (2.5 hours)</p>

<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
Cancellations*: *cancellation becomes a "late cancellation" at 12:01 am EST on the day before arrival.
•	$10.00 fee if reservation is changed/cancelled earlier than the day before arrival.
•	$10.00 plus first night's camping fee is charged if reservation is cancelled the day before or the day of the arrival, except when the reservation is only for 1 night (in which case only the first night's camping fee is charged).
No Shows: customer does not arrive and/or does not cancel reservation by check out time (11 :00am) the day after the scheduled arrival date.
$20.00 service fee charged and forfeit the first night's user fee
•	If requested before the late cancellation window: NRRS will handle
•	If requested during the late cancellation window (day before arrival, or day of arrival): Customer will be
charged first night's use fee, and refunded rest
•	If requested after arrival, during or after departure from site: recreation.gov processes and field office has to approve

**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.

**Group Sites:** $89.00 for reservations made through call center; $88.00 for
reservations made through recreation.gov.  
  
America the Beautiful Senior Lifetime Passes and Access Pass holders receive
50% discount on camping fees for standard individual and RV sites only
**(discount not available on walk-to and group sites). Passholder must be
onsite.**

We have a Climbing Ranger that has made these awesome signs that literally shows all of the awesome climbs at Red Rock Canyon from Traditional climbing to sport climbing to bouldering as well climbing outside of the scenic loop. Come take a look at the signage which is located inside the group area of the campground. Its worth a look they are awesome.

Red Rock Climibing kiosk

We now have a official office at the campground to help with campers to have a good experience with there checking in and checking out of their site. We are live with Recreation.gov and can help with many aspects of the reservation system. We have a lot of information regarding the area and maps for hiking and climbing for our regular campers or our new campers that have never been here. We can help them with where to go for specific things and places. We want there experience here at Red Rock Campground to be a wonderful one and to come back each and every year. We also can assist a camper to make a reservation right when they are here through our office. When you arrive at the campground please stop in to check into your site and receive you required vehicle pass. As well if there is any information you are needing or wanting just ask and we will help as much  as we can.

Red Rock Canyon Campground Office

Red Rock Canyon Springtime

Aerial view of a standard campsite with a shade shelter.

fire pit and sitting area for Ranger discussions 
weather permitting, so come sit and enjoy some really good information on the area and meet your neighbors.

Sitting area at the Red Rock Amphitheater

Amphitheater

Besides the picture on it this signage is very important as it has a lot of good information. It is next to the above signs so take a look while you are looking at the other ones. Our Awesome Ranger  who made these is a climber so is super knowledgeable.

Red Rock Climbing kiosk in group area

The beauty of the Red Rocks at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation

Red rocks in the distance

We here at  Red Rock Campground offer a really fun  program for adults and children. We have a Red Rock Ranger come out to our Amphitheater and do a discussion on a lot of different things local to the area. It might be about animals or local history of the area, But always fun and exciting. We have a campfire weather permitting.  Campers love to get involved with questions and just information, as some of our visitors its their first time to the area and are very interested. Our Ranger is very good on sparking the interest of our campers so come and have fun as the information that is discussed is  fun. So its usually in the evening where you can have a good day at red rock canyon and then come back to the campground and relax in the sitting area around a nice fire and enjoy.

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

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Nearby Parks

Desert National Wildlife Refuge

Ice Age Fossils State Park

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area