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Red Rock Canyon Campground - Alcohol Policy

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Andrew G · · Pittsburgh, PA · Joined Feb 2013 · Points: 404

I'm heading out to RR in February with a few friends and one of them is quite nervous about this line on the campgrounds webpage:

"The campground is a dry facility."

I assume this is in reference to running water (no sinks, flush toilet, etc.), but just want to make sure. Please please please tell me I'm right and my friend's fear is unfounded.

Matt Kuehl · · Las Vegas · Joined Nov 2010 · Points: 1,712

No restrictions beyond the regular alcohol laws... Just don't puke yer pants.

Daniel Winder · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2009 · Points: 101

When a place is described as "dry", to me that almost certainly means no alcohol. I have no idea what the rules in rr campground are though.

smassey · · CO · Joined Dec 2008 · Points: 200

A quick google search for "red rock conservation area alcohol regulations" found the Final Supplemental Rules for Red Rock Canyon NCA from May 1993, in which it says in 3.11 Alcoholic Beverages, (c)"Presence in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area when under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance to a degree that may endanger oneself or another person, or damage property or public land resources, is prohibited."

Elsewhere it mentions that glass bottles are fine in designated campgrounds. So you're good, so long as you don't do anything incredibly stupid. Also, FWIW, both BLM LEOs and sheriffs patrol the road to the campground, so abide by the speed limits and save any over-indulging for when you get to camp. Cheers!

Garrett B · · LC, CO · Joined Apr 2006 · Points: 150

I've drank there for years it's fine

Sean Nelb · · Grand Junction, CO · Joined Apr 2007 · Points: 470

In the world of RV camping, a dry campground is one with no hookups to pipe water in and out of your mobile apartment monstrosity.

Jim Amidon · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2001 · Points: 850

That campground sucks soo much you better have a lot to drink to stand it there....

Andre H. · · Boulder · Joined Nov 2012 · Points: 5

word on the street is that as of January 2014, the campground known as Kandahar is dry. However, combustibles and edibles are always welcome =)

nate post · · Silverthorne · Joined Apr 2012 · Points: 2,446

Bring alcohol or earplugs because everyone else will be drinking, its not exactly the quietest campground but at least the climbing is good.

Andrew G · · Pittsburgh, PA · Joined Feb 2013 · Points: 404

Thanks much for the info everyone. Glad to hear my interpretation was right. After long days of multi-pitch, it's good to know I'll be able to openly enjoy a beer or 3 when I get back to camp.

Jeff G · · Colorado · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 1,098

No problems with having some drinks at your campsite.
I think they have done a great job with that campground and I really enjoy staying there. I usually have my end of day drink and look at the sun go down over the Rainbow wall.
I don't know why everyone complains about the campground. Is it because they put it in a place where you can't see a single city light or a single road?
Oh, I guess it is in a barren desert. That sucks, they really should have put in a bunch of trees or something.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Nevada
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