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Red Rock Canyon Overlook
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Red Rock Canyon Overlook

  • 4.82.8k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 7 pm

Red Rock Canyon Overlook offers sweeping sandstone vistas and a serene desert atmosphere ideal for unwinding or exploring. Expect easy scenic viewpoints, short walking trails, and excellent photo opportunities at sunrise or sunset. Visit for dramatic geology, wildlife sightings, and a quick escape from the city.

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Red Rock Canyon Overlook in short

When is Red Rock Canyon Overlook open?

Every day, 6 AM–7 PM.

When is the best time to visit Red Rock Canyon Overlook?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Red Rock Canyon Overlook indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Red Rock Canyon Overlook?

3205 NV-159,Las Vegas, NV 89161.

Right now · 1:15 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 7 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

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Overcast

Feels
57°
Rain
8%
Wind
13mph
  1. 2pmMostly clear65°
  2. 3pmOvercast64°
  3. 4pmOvercast57°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 7 pm
monday
6 AM–7 PM
tuesday
6 AM–7 PM
wednesday
6 AM–7 PM
thursday
6 AM–7 PM
friday
6 AM–7 PM
saturday
6 AM–7 PM
sundayToday
6 AM–7 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Red Rock Canyon Overlook
  2. 2 Fossil Canyon Trailhead Parking · 18 min
  3. 3 Cowboy Cave Trailhead · 18 min
3205 NV-159, Las Vegas, NV 89161(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in MapsCall+17025155350Websiteredrockcanyonlv.org

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 2.8k reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Sunset views
  • Scenic views
  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife viewing

The feel

  • Spacious
  • Quiet
  • Tourists
  • Couples
  • Pet owners

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Light layer until 3 pm. Jacket from 3 pm.

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  • Light layerUntil 3 pm