Crowds are typically manageable throughout the season, but the scenic drive can get busy on weekends and late afternoons. The remainder of the year has much more pleasant daytime temperatures. I recommend avoiding a visit in June through September unless you plan to just do the scenic drive. The summer months bring extreme heat that can make hiking difficult or even dangerous. Red Rock Canyon experiences typical desert weather with hot days, cold nights, and little precipitation. There are no public transportation services that will bring you to the park. If you want to spend time hiking the trails and enjoying the views, you’ll definitely need your own car. While there are Uber and Lyft drivers that will take you to the park, it’s generally much more cost-effective to rent a car for the day. Red Rock Canyon in Las Vegas is about a 30-minute drive from the Vegas Strip. Getting to Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area Notable Wildlife: Bighorn sheep, burros, chuckwalla, snakes, scorpions, desert tortoise (rare) They must be kept on a leash and never left unattended – even in a car.
Pets: Pets are allowed in the park and on trails. Once you enter, you can stay in the park until it closes. National Parks for one year.Įntry: You’ll need to make a reservation for an hour window to enter the park. You can also pick up an America the Beautiful Pass which will give you unlimited access to this park as well as all U.S.
