Red Rock Canyon scenery

Fly & Drive guide

Fly into BLD, drive to Red Rock Canyon

58 min drive43 milesReservations: high demand

Reise auf einen Blick

Ankunftsflughafen
BLD
Fahrt vom Flughafen
58 Min. · Schätzung
Empfohlene Dauer
1–3 Tage
Reservierungsbedarf
Hoch · Einlasshinweise prüfen
Fahrzeughinweise
Standard cars are fine for the paved 13-mile loop; high clearance is only necessary for the unpaved Rocky Gap Road which has strict rental restrictions.

Ihre Route

BLD

Boulder City Municipal Airport

Red Rock Canyon

About 58 min · 43 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.

Your arrival plan

Before you land

Reservations

Timed Entry Reservations Required for Scenic Drive

A timed entry reservation is mandatory for the 13-Mile Scenic Drive from October through May. Reservations open in blocks on Recreation.gov; entry is separate from the America the Beautiful pass, and you must verify the specific hour on your digital confirmation at the ranger station.

Official reservation info

Best time to fly in

October – April

Ihre Route

  1. Tag 1 · Sandstone Scrambles and Colors

    Visitor Center Tortoise Habitat → Calico Hills

  2. Tag 2 · High Desert Overlooks

    High Point Overlook → Petroglyph Wall

  3. Tag 3 · Hidden Canyons and Water

    Icebox Canyon → Lost Creek Discovery Trail

Viator

Tours & experiences near Red Rock Canyon

Geführte Aktivitäten rund um Red Rock Canyon. Prüfen Sie Treffpunkt, Termine und Verfügbarkeit auf Viator vor der Buchung.

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Ausgewählte Reiseausrüstung

Fünf Tipps für Red Rock Canyon

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Quick answers

What is the closest airport to Red Rock Canyon?

Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.

How long is the drive from BLD to Red Rock Canyon?

Roughly 58 min (about 43 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.

Do I need a reservation to visit Red Rock Canyon?

A timed entry reservation is mandatory for the 13-Mile Scenic Drive from October through May. Reservations open in blocks on Recreation.gov; entry is separate from the America the Beautiful pass, and you must verify the specific hour on your digital confirmation at the ranger station.

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