Adjacent holdings include popular sites such as Spring Mountain Ranch State Park and privately owned Bonnie Springs Ranch. The tide of development washing through Las Vegas Valley laps against the boundaries of the conservation area. This remnant of relatively untouched Mojave Desert escaped despoilment though farsighted action on the local, state and national levels. The Red Rock region functions as a back yard for Las Vegas. Within minutes city dwellers escape into fresh air and natural surroundings for picnics, camping, biking, hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, car touring and special programs such as concerts, plays and living history presentations.
Red Rock provides outdoor opportunities all year.
Springtime's wildflowers grace the desert with color, particularly following a wet winter. Shaded canyons, areas of higher elevations and cool evenings attract visitors in summer. Fall arrives with cooler daytime temperatures, chilly nights and glorious color in trees and shrubs. Occasional snowfalls in winter frost the cliffs and cover desert plants with icy lace. Acquaint yourself with Red Rock's many attractions and activities with a stop at the BLM's visitor center.