Motorcycle
Red rock, dam and desert highway
Motorcycle rides from Las Vegas to Valley of Fire, Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, plus Nevada motorcycle law, rental shops and the local H.O.G. chapter.
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Las Vegas is a good base for day rides: Valley of Fire to the northeast, Lake Mead and Hoover Dam to the east, Red Rock Canyon to the west and the road up Mount Charleston to the northwest. Each is run by a different agency with its own fees. Lake Mead sells a $20 motorcycle pass that covers up to two motorcycles for seven days. Valley of Fire charges motorcycles the regular vehicle day-use fee, $10 for Nevada plates or $15 for out-of-state plates. On the Red Rock Scenic Drive, motorcycles need a timed-entry reservation from October 1 to May 31, unlike bicycles.
Hoover Dam is federal property with a security checkpoint on the Nevada side. Every vehicle can be inspected, so expect to open your bags. Firearms and drones are prohibited, and you can't stop on top of the dam. Parking is $10 in the Nevada-side garage.
Nevada law requires a helmet for both the rider and the passenger, and lane splitting is illegal under NRS 486.351. Two motorcycles may ride side by side in one lane. The Nevada motorcycle laws page has the statutes.
To rent a bike, EagleRider runs the rental fleet at Las Vegas Harley-Davidson on South Las Vegas Boulevard, and EuroCycle Rentals rents BMW, Triumph, Ducati, Moto Guzzi, Aprilia and Zero motorcycles. For riding with a group, the Southern Nevada H.O.G. chapter meets Saturday mornings at the local Harley-Davidson dealerships and posts its chapter rides online. Las Vegas BikeFest came back in October 2026, and its site lists September 30 to October 3, 2027 for the next one.
Road ride · Motorcycle
What it costs to ride a bicycle or motorcycle into Lake Mead National Recreation Area, which entrance stations are open, and the NPS rules for riders.
Road ride · Motorcycle
Riding Valley of Fire State Park: the $2 bike-in fee, sunrise-to-sunset hours, the 2026 West Entrance closure and the December 1–14 maintenance closure.
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Taking a motorcycle to Hoover Dam from Las Vegas: dam hours, the Nevada security checkpoint, $10 parking, no stopping on the dam, and tour prices.
Road ride · Motorcycle
Cycling or riding a motorcycle on Red Rock Canyon's 13-mile Scenic Drive: timed entry, fees for bikes and motorcycles, hours, climbing and rentals.
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The road climb from US-95 up Kyle Canyon to the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway: about 16 miles from desert to pine forest, with water at the top.
| Ride | When | Start | Level and distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Nevada H.O.G. Chapter #4443: Saturday hangout | Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. | Red Rock Harley-Davidson, 2250 S Rainbow Blvd (even months); Las Vegas Harley-Davidson (odd months) |
Motorcycle rentals at Las Vegas Harley-Davidson are run by EagleRider, per the dealership's rentals page.
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Rents European and electric motorcycles in Las Vegas, including BMW, Triumph, Ducati, Moto Guzzi, Aprilia and Zero models. Riders must be 21 or older with a motorcycle license. Also has Reno and Sonoma locations.
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