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Valley of Fire
Located six miles from Lake Mead and a little over fifty miles to the northeast of Las Vegas the Valley of Fire is Nevada's oldest state park. Opened as the Valley of Fire in 1935 it gets its colorful name from the beautiful red sandstone formations located within the park. The Valley of Fire has areas of petrified trees and 3,000 year old Indian petroglyphs. Some of the most popular activities within the park are camping, picnicking, hiking and photography. The park is open year round and offers visitors one of the best nature areas and scenic drives in Southern Nevada. Many hikers and backbackers love the variety of hiking trails and unique rock formations. There is also a great bike trail at the Valley of Fire to Overton Beach at Lake Mead. There is a visitor center that offers an extensive display of the history of the region including the ecology, prehistory and exhibits. The center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are also a variety of postcards, books and film on sale. The Valley of Fire for formed approximately 150 million years ago during the age of dinosaurs. It features a many inspiring formations and a unusual environment. The park has many ancient rock art examples that were left by prehistoric hunters and gatherers. There is an entrance to the park and an additional fee is assessed for camping. The campsites are all first come first serve. The park host two different campgrounds and each campground has 51 campsites. Campsites are equipped with grills, water, restrooms and shaded picknicking areas. There are also showers and a dump station available. For more information about the Valley of Fire State Park
call: (702) 397-2088 or visit the
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