Nevada’s oldest and biggest state park, Valley of Fire gets its name from the distinctive and fiery sand stone formations contained within its Mojave Desert boundaries.  Just six miles from Lake Mead and a 55 mile drive from Las Vegas, Valley of Fire is a popular destination for outdoor recreation.  On your tour of Valley of Fire you will sense a connection to early native American cultures.  The Anasazi once use these lands for hunting and religious ceremonies.  Their history dates from 300 B.C. to approximately 1150 A. D.  Examples of Anasazi rock art and petroglyphs can be found throughout the area including one petroglyph that is 3,000 year old.

Although Valley of Fire is in the heart of the desert, nature abounds.  Many forms of plant life thrive and the springtime bloom is not to be missed.  Keep your eyes open for birds such as the roadrunner, coyotes, kit fox, spotted skunk, rabbits, antelope, and if you’re lucky the protected desert tortoise. 

The visitors Center (open daily 8:30am - 4:30pm) offers interesting exhibits and provides maps and directions for scenic drives, hiking tours, camping grounds, picnic spots and more. 

Download the Park Brochure:
http://parks.nv.gov/pdf/VOFBrochure.pdf

Park Fees:
http://parks.nv.gov/pdf/VOFBrochure.pdf

Park Map:
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Valley of Fire Website:
http://parks.nv.gov/vf.htm

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