Desperado Roller Coaster
The Desperado at Buffalo Bill's in Primm is one of the tallest and fastest roller coasters in the West, with a 225-foot drop and speeds up to around 80 mph. A genuine big-coaster thrill near the state line — rides often run weekends only.
Desperado Roller Coaster Las Vegas: Review, Tickets & What to Expect
The Desperado is a proper, old-school giant of a roller coaster, towering over Buffalo Bill's casino in Primm near the California–Nevada state line. After a slow climb high above the desert, it sends you screaming down a 225-foot drop and on to speeds of up to around 80 mph, through airtime hills and a tunnel finale.
It remains one of the tallest and fastest coasters in the western United States, about 45 minutes south of the Strip. The rides at Buffalo Bill's often run on a limited, weekend-focused schedule, so check operating days and the height requirement before driving out. Check pricing online.
Insider tipIt's at Buffalo Bill's in Primm, about 45 minutes south of the Strip, and the rides there often run weekends only — check operating days and the height requirement before driving out.Check Tickets & Prices →
Location
31700 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
