Valley of Fire State Park

Nevada's oldest state park - blazing red Aztec sandstone formations, ancient petroglyphs, and alien landscapes just an hour from Las Vegas.

DISTANCE

~520 mi

DAYS

3-4 days

VEHICLE NEEDED

Any stock SUV/truck

BEST SEASON

Oct - Apr

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Camping Options

Two campgrounds inside the park, both surrounded by red rock - or fall back to Las Vegas for a no-camp version.

In-Park CampgroundsIn-Park CampgroundsAtlatl Rock (with hookups) and Arch Rock (primitive) — book through Reserve Nevada. Dispersed Site 1Dispersed Site 16 mi west of park on gravel road, fire pits, unlimited RV length, open year-round, park calls it "overflow." Dispersed Site 2Dispersed Site 2Just off a dirt road outside the park, 2-3 private spots, rock fire pits, steep sandy hills — perfect for Jeep or ATV. Dispersed Site 3Dispersed Site 3Near Overton, wide open BLM land, level, quiet, services 7 mi away in Overton, good Verizon coverage. Dispersed Site 4Dispersed Site 4Near Overton, 30+ sites, open Oct-Jun, great sunrise/sunset views.

Activities

Scenic DriveScenic Drive Wildlife SpottingWildlife Spotting Petroglyphs at Atlatl RockPetroglyphs at Atlatl Rock
NV-169 Scenic Byway and Mouse's Tank Road.
Look at Google Maps for the exact route.
Common Animals: Desert Bighorn Sheep, desert horned lizards, tortoise and Roadrunner.
Walk up the steps to see 4000 year old petroglyphs.

Hikes

Five Canyon OverlookFive Canyon Overlook1 mi - easy - 45 min Rainbow Vista TrailRainbow Vista Trail1 mi - easy - 25 min Petroglyph Canyon / Mouse's TankPetroglyph Canyon / Mouse's Tank0.7 mi - easy - 30 min Silica DomeSilica Dome0.9 mi - easy - 22 min Fire Wave & Pink CanyonFire Wave & Pink Canyon2 mi - easy - 50 min White Domes TrailWhite Domes Trail1.1 mi - moderate - 30 min