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Red Rock Campground to reopen on Friday

The Red Rock Campground, just off state Route 159 about two miles east of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area visitor center, features 80 single camp sites and seven group sites.

Lake Mead rangers cracking down on glass, Styrofoam

Anyone caught by “No Breaks” patrols in the park on Saturday and Sunday can expect to receive a citation and lose their banned items. Violators also could be fined up to $5,000.

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Lake Mead surges into sixth among nation’s busiest parks

With almost 7.9 million visitors in 2017, Lake Mead recorded its highest visitor total since 2003, helping propel the National Park Service to its second busiest year on record, according to statistics just released by the agency.

Get in free at Red Rock Canyon on Presidents Day

The Bureau of Land Management is waiving entrance fees Monday at the popular park 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip.