Calico Basin is the name for the whole area at the end of Calico Basin Road. The picnic area and boardwalk there is Red Springs. In total, this is a heavenly piece of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. There are several hiking trails that go from the Calico Basin area, and it's also a lot of fun to just climb the sandstone and explore.
There are petroglyphs along the boardwalk and on the far side of the boardwalk is Red Spring. This is a riparian area that gives the trees and plants in the area the water they need.
This is a wonderful place to go for a picnic, a hike, or to contemplate or read a book.