Expert: CmdrMark - 1/15/2007

Question
i hike at red rock a lot, but am interested in camping there.  i heard primitive camping is allowed above 5000ft.  is this true, and what are the details?  are any fires allowed?  are they on trails?  thank you.
                                            Brendan

Answer
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you.

>Question:
>i hike at red rock a lot, but am interested in camping there.  i heard primitive camping is allowed above 5000ft.  is this true

True.

>and what are the details?

No potable water; Permit REQUIRED! Camp 1/4 mile from water holes. Trash in-Trash out. Take nothing but a photograph...The usual stuff!

>are any fires allowed?

Ground fire, no; Camp stove, yes. (You'll see info about no collecting firewood, which kinda makes sense as you can't use it to have a traditional campfire!)

>  are they on trails?

I've read that there are no developed trails.

You didn't think I'd let you go without telling you where to get that required permit, did you?  ;>)
702-515-5050

Have you been to the BLM's Red Rock Canyon site?
http://www.nv.blm.gov/redrockcanyon/Planning/#camping

and mine!  ;>)
http://www.cmdrmark.com

Regards,
CmdrMark