Campground Location Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area has one developed campground. Opened in 1998 to replace the Old Oak Creek Campground, and formerly known as the 13-Mile Campground, the Red Rock Canyon Campground is located two miles east…

There are thousands of different types of plants and animals here in Red Rock Canyon, but some seem to stand out a bit more than others. Here’s our list of those characters that seem to make Red Rock Canyon such a special place.  

The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area [RRCNCA] is located just a few miles west of Las Vegas and encompasses 195,819 acres within the Mojave Desert. Red Rock is an area of worldwide geologic interest and beauty.

Mojave Max (Gopherus agassizzii) is a desert tortoise that lives at Red Rock Canyon NCA. Max is a desert “spokestortoise” for all the wild tortoises that live in the Mojave Desert and serves as a major symbol of the desert.

The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area [RRCNCA] is located just a few miles west of Las Vegas and encompasses 195,819 acres within the Mojave Desert. Red Rock is an area of world wide geologic interest and beauty.

Depending on the season the weather can be quite diverse at Red Rock Canyon. If you have the opportunity, we suggest purchasing the Annual Pass and visiting the canyon throughout the year. Click on the time of year below to view more information about…