Van/truck camping near Red Rock

I'm heading down to Red Rock in a couple days and will be camping out of my van. If the campground is full, I might need to head elsewhere. It looks like most of the land in the area is managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service. There are lots of pullouts outside of the loop road that look good for spending a couple nights. Does anyone know the local regulations or have experience in the area?

Thanks!

The whole foods that is a 20 minute drive at most from Red Rock Canyon has free wifi that extends into the parking lot even and is in a good neighborhood. Thats been the best spot i've found.
I realize this doesn't actually answer your question but figured I would share my experience anyways!

Most of the land is owned by the BLM. Just be aware, RR is minutes from 2 million people, so regulations are pretty much no camping within 25 minutes of RR outside designated areas (the campground). Lovell canyon or in town are the next best options if you want to follow the rules.

The BLM has mentioned that it doesn't appreciate the covert camping to the local climbing organization multiple times, especially in the Black Velvet and calico hills area.

I have spent the night on the side of Calico Basin Road. Not great, but there is a decent pull off or two that you might be able to swing for a night.

Ah yeah you're right it's BLM, not FWS. Misread the map.

Thanks for the tips!

fire road to a nice flat spot, cell service likely

Eli Buzzell wrote:I have spent the night on the side of Calico Basin Road. Not great, but there is a decent pull off or two that you might be able to swing for a night.

Of all the possible places to pick, this one is the most likely to antagonize the local homeowners and further stress access issues.

Yeah, camping near private property seems like a bad idea.

Burch, thanks that looks like a great out of the way spot. Lots of little dirt roads down in that area.

It will be raining this weekend... Please dont climb on wet sandstone

I have been watching the forecast...doesn't actually look all that bad at the moment. I'll change my plans if it rains of course.

Mike Marmar wrote:Yeah, camping near private property seems like a bad idea. Burch, thanks that looks like a great out of the way spot. Lots of little dirt roads down in that area.

It is. Was passable in a rental econobox

Burcheydawwwwwwg wrote: fire road to a nice flat spot, cell service likely

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try this...
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BigB wrote: locos ownly bruh... try this... google.com/maps/dir/Las+Veg…@34.5703399,-118.5598374,7z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x80beb782a4f57dd1:0x3accd5e6d5b379a3!2m2!1d-115.1398296!2d36.1699412!1m5!1m1!1s0x80dbf073c0590bc1:0x5a5a4f7652217e5e!2m2!1d-117.0132431!2d33.0064968

those R mai rocks bro!1!!1

I usually ended up back out at the walmart in my van if the campground was full, but on a couple occasions I would talk to someone with a spot and only 1 car and offer to pay their camping if they let us park with them and sleep. Most people were happy to oblige.

RAZORsharp wrote:It will be raining this weekend... Please dont climb on wet sandstone

Looks like the forecast is clearing up? Can someone who is there confirm conditions? I heard it rained last week...

T John wrote: Looks like the forecast is clearing up?

National Weather Service indicates two separate storms will roll through the Red Rock region this weekend (12/31/16). It doesn't look like there will be a lot of precipitation, but there may be enough to put sandstone out of the question.

John Hegyes wrote: National Weather Service indicates two separate storms will roll through the Red Rock region this weekend (12/31/16). It doesn't look like there will be a lot of precipitation, but there may be enough to put sandstone out of the question.

Ah thanks for the info. Winter means longer dry time for sandstone, yes? I've read 3 days or so depending on amount of rain and sun.