Las Vegas - During the Thanksgiving weekend, visitation at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area increases with the most congested time anticipated between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
The visitor center will be open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thanksgiving and 8 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. the rest of the weekend. The 13-Mile Scenic Drive will be open 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To ensure a high quality visitor experience and to allow access for emergency vehicles (if needed), the 13-Mile Scenic Drive may be temporarily closed during periods of high visitation. Road signs will be posted along State Route 159 if/when the Scenic Drive is closed. Visitors may call 702-515-5350 to determine if the Scenic Drive is open.
Red Rock Canyon was designated as Nevada's first national conservation area. It is located 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip on Charleston Boulevard/State Route 159. The area is 195,819 acres and includes a LEED certified visitor center, 13-Mile Scenic Drive, more than 30 miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, rock climbing, horseback riding, mountain biking, road biking, picnic areas, nature observing and the Red Spring Interpretive Boardwalk.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
