Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Fee Free on Monday
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Las Vegas – Whether you drive, bike, run or walk, you may visit the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area for free on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in conjunction with other agencies within the Department of the Interior, will waive amenity-related fees for January 19.
Red Rock Canyon features a LEED Gold visitor center, a scenic drive, miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, rock climbing, horseback riding, road biking, picnic areas and nature observing opportunities.
Other fees, such as overnight camping and group day use, will remain in effect.
In 2015, more than 2,000 national parks, national forests, national wildlife refuges, and other federal lands will offer free admittance to everyone on selected dates. At Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, the following dates are fee free: January 19 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day), February 14-16 (President's Day Weekend), September 26 (National Public Lands Day) and November 11 (Veterans Day.)
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.