I have never been in October. I would watch the weather channel or news prior. You do have the option to drive the loop so if the weather is not the best you can still view the canyon area. You don’t want to miss seeing. We are glad we went! Enjoy!

Red Rock Canyon is a 26 mile driving loop. There are several places to walk in off of the main road and not pay the fee...I guess. Also, something to keep in mind, many people have no phone service out there so you might find yourself walking closer to Vegas to be able to call that UBER back.

Yes there is a park entrance fee.

No not in that whole area but if you go south of Vegas they have indian drawings look up the best location for that, mostly out in the desert. This trip is short and just rock formations.

I've booked from canyontours com and was very happy with their service. Book VIP (not much difference), it leaves earlier so you get the best view before it gets crowded.

There is a Hoover Dam & Grand Canyon tour together. I don’t know about the Red Rock Canyon.

Yes, I purchased a new one at the Red Rock Canyon gate.

Yes!! Go and enjoy! You can stop at as many of the pull offs as you want. It is such a short drive from the city.

You don't need a guide to see the stars at night, just find a dark spot outside and look up...

Red Rock would be beautiful at sunset and early evening, but you will need to check their closing times. From other answers, they are open until 8 p.m., but will soon only be open until 7 p.m. You might want to check with a Las Vegas tour company to see if they do special tours. It is really very close to the "strip" and Las Vegas.