Valley of Fire State Park is a popular destination boasting deep-red Aztec sandstone outcrops situated amongst grey and tan limestone mountains across 40,000 acres. The sandstone is believed to be from the Jurassic Period after the oceans receded and the land rose. The park is home to petroglyphs from over 2,000 years ago, as well as ancient petrified trees.
In 1912, a road was created through the area to connect Los Angeles to Salt Lake City. The park was designated Nevada’s first state park in 1935 and quickly became a popular spot for visitors.
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Highlights of Valley of Fire State Park
Valley of Fire State Park is popular with campers, picnickers, and hikers. If you’re looking for a place to take the family on a picnic while enjoying the natural beauty of the red sandstones, there are shaded areas with bathrooms near Atlatl Rock, Seven Sisters, the Cabins, Mouse's Tank Trailhead, and White Domes. Hikers should stop by the visitor centre for suggestions for day hikes.
If you’re looking for more information on the geology and history of the park, stop by the visitor centre to check out the exhibits and learn more. It also has bathrooms, parking, first aid, and a ranger station available to visitors as needed.
Good to know about Valley of Fire State Park
The park is open 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset. The resources of the area are protected by federal and state law, and no plant life, rocks, historic structures, or fossils can be removed. Pets are welcome at the park but must remain leashed. The use of drones and other remote-control aircraft is prohibited within the park.
If you’re interested in rock climbing, be sure to stop by the visitor centre to find out where climbing is allowed within the park. If you are looking for a souvenir, the visitor centre offers books, postcards, and other mementos of your trip.
Valley of Fire State Park in Las Vegas
Locatie: 29450 Valley of Fire Hwy, Overton, NV 89040, USA
Openingstijden: Daily from sunrise to sunset
Telefoonnummer: +1 702-397-2088
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