Road trip · Southern Nevada & Utah
Las Vegas Desert Parks Loop
The loop
Red Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire near Las Vegas, then on to Zion.
Overview line between stops, not turn-by-turn directions.
Stop by stop
- 1
Las Vegas
Suggested: 2 days (full guide: 2–3 days)
Timed Entry Reservations for Red Rock Canyon
~16 mi straight-line from Las Vegas
2Red Rock Canyon
Suggested: 1 day (full guide: 1–3 days)
Timed Entry Reservations Required for Scenic Drive
~55 mi straight-line from Red Rock Canyon
3Valley of Fire
Suggested: 1 day (full guide: 1–2 days)
~99 mi straight-line from Valley of Fire
4Zion National Park
Suggested: 3 days (full guide: 3–4 days)
Advance Permit Planning for Angels Landing and Canyon Access
Quick answers
How many days do I need for the Las Vegas Desert Parks Loop?
Plan about 7 days to give each of the 4 stops its suggested minimum time, plus extra if you add rest days.
Which order should I visit the stops in?
Las Vegas, then Red Rock Canyon, then Valley of Fire, then Zion National Park. The order keeps each leg as short as possible.
Do any stops on this loop need reservations?
Check booking rules early for Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon, Zion National Park. Each stop's guide links to the official source.