Lost Creek Falls
- Hike
- 0.7 mi round trip
- Dogs
- Allowed
Lost Creek Falls only runs after rain or snowmelt. Lost Creek Falls is a waterfall on Lost Creek in Clark County, Nevada. Reaching it is a 0.7 mi hike round trip.
Closures and warnings
Standing flash-flood risk: the trail starts in a wash. BLM says to avoid canyons while hiking during rainstorms and be ready to move to higher ground. Rocks near the falls get slippery when wet or icy. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Flow | Only after rain or snowmelt |
|---|---|
| Flows | December through April |
| Flow note | Seasonal falls at the end of a short box canyon; runs after winter snow or summer storms. When dry, a wide black streak marks the headwall. |
| Swimming allowed | No |
|---|
Access
| Hike | 0.7 mi round trip |
|---|---|
| Parking | Lost Creek trailhead, 7.2 mi along the one-way Scenic Drive, then about 0.2 mi up Rocky Gap (Willow Springs) Road. Paved pullout; vault toilets. |
| Fee | Scenic Drive daily pass: $20 private vehicle, $10 motorcycle, $8 bicycle, $5 pedestrian |
| Hours | Scenic Drive opens 6 a.m.; closes 5 p.m. Nov to Feb, 7 p.m. Mar and Oct, 8 p.m. Apr to Sep |
| Reservation window | Timed entry reservation required for the Scenic Drive Oct 1 to May 31 for entry 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Recreation.gov or 877-444-6777) |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management (Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area) |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Lost Creek Falls open?
Standing flash-flood risk: the trail starts in a wash. BLM says to avoid canyons while hiking during rainstorms and be ready to move to higher ground. Rocks near the falls get slippery when wet or icy. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: Scenic Drive opens 6 a.m.; closes 5 p.m. Nov to Feb, 7 p.m. Mar and Oct, 8 p.m. Apr to Sep.
Can you swim at Lost Creek Falls?
No, swimming is not allowed at Lost Creek Falls.
How long is the hike to Lost Creek Falls?
It's a 0.7 mi hike round trip. Parking: Lost Creek trailhead, 7.2 mi along the one-way Scenic Drive, then about 0.2 mi up Rocky Gap (Willow Springs) Road. Paved pullout; vault toilets.
Is there a fee at Lost Creek Falls?
The fee is Scenic Drive daily pass: $20 private vehicle, $10 motorcycle, $8 bicycle, $5 pedestrian.
When is Lost Creek Falls flowing?
It only runs after rain or snowmelt, so it is often dry. It flows December through April. Seasonal falls at the end of a short box canyon; runs after winter snow or summer storms. When dry, a wide black streak marks the headwall.
What are the rules at Lost Creek Falls?
Dogs are allowed.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Lost Creek Falls is inside Rainbow Mountain Wilderness and Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area .
Just outside: La Madre Mountain Wilderness (0.3 mi) .
Sources
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- https://www.blm.gov/nevada/red-rock-canyon-nca/recreation (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, access.hikeDistanceMi, access.hikeDistanceBasis)
- https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/nevada/red-rock-canyon-national-conservation-area/planning-your-visit (accessed September 28, 2026; backs waterbodyName, access.fee, access.reservationWindow, rules.dogs, hazardNote, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed, waterfall.ephemeral)
- https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/lost-creek-canyon-trail-red-rock-canyon-las-vegas-nevada/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.hikeDistanceMi, access.trailhead, access.parking)
- https://www.birdandhike.com/Hike/Red_Rocks/Trailheads/LostCr/_LostCr.htm (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.trailhead, access.parking, access.fee)
- https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/nevada/red-rock-canyon (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.hours)
- https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/documents/Nevada-Red-Rock-Map-Lost-Creek-Childrens-Discovery.pdf (accessed September 28, 2026; backs rules.dogs)
- https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/documents/Nevada_Red_Rock_Canyon_LostCreek.pdf (accessed September 28, 2026; backs hazardNote, waterfall.flowNote)
- https://www.birdandhike.com/Hike/Red_Rocks/Lost_Cr_L/_Lost_Cr.htm (accessed September 28, 2026; backs hazardNote)
- https://www.redrockcanyonlv.org/lost-creek-childrens-discovery/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs waterfall.flowMonths)