Valley of Fire State Park Nevada

Valley of Fire State Park Overview

Valley of Fire State Park is world-renowned for its 40,000 acres of bright red Aztec sandstone outcrops nestled in gray and tan limestone. The Park also contains ancient, petrified trees and petroglyphs dating back more than 2,000 years. A Visitor Center provides exhibits on the geology, ecology, prehistory and history of the park and nearby region.

Valley of Fire State Park Campgrounds

Arch Rock Campground has 29 campsites for tents, trailers and RVs. There are no hookups at this campground.  Atlatl Rock Campground has 44 campsites and campsites 23 to 44 have electric/water hookups.

Each campsite has a parking spur, shaded table, fire ring and grill. Atlatl Rock Campground has water, restrooms with flush toilets/showers, trash collection and a dump station. It also has Wifi ($) Arch Rock campground has water and vault toilets. All campsites are available by reservation.

Area Recreation & Activities

The park offer spectacular hiking trails. Most are relatively short and easy. Dogs are allowed on the trails but must be on a leash. Biking, stargazing and wildlife viewing are also great.

Park History

Valley of Fire consists of bright red Aztec sandstone outcrops nestled in gray and tan limestone mountains. The sandstone is from the Jurassic period and is the remnant of the sand left behind by the wind after inland seas subsided and the land rose. Early man moved into southern Nevada as far back as 11,000 years ago. Visitors will see many petroglyphs carved into the rocks by the Basketmaker culture about 2,500 years ago, followed later by the Early Pueblo culture. Paiutes were living in this area in 1865 when Mormons settled at nearby St. Thomas at the south end of the Moapa Valley. Farming, ranching and mining occurred in the region along a narrow stretch of water.

Please visit Valley of Fire State Park’s website for more information.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Poor
• Drinking Water
• Dump Station
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Grills
• Nature Center
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
• RV Hookups
• Showers
• Trash Collection
• Visitor Center
• WiFi

Activities

• Archeological Sites
• Biking
• Canyoneering
• Climbing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Interpretive Programs
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Programs
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Visitor Center
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing