Valley of Fire
Valley of Fire State Park is Nevada's oldest and largest, a 40,000-acre landscape of flaming red Aztec sandstone, ancient petroglyphs and iconic formations about 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas. A per-vehicle entrance fee applies.
Valley of Fire Las Vegas: Review, Tickets & What to Expect
Valley of Fire State Park earns its name: at sunrise and sunset, its Aztec sandstone formations seem to burst into flame, glowing brilliant red against the desert sky. Nevada's oldest and largest state park spans some 40,000 acres about an hour northeast of Las Vegas, threaded with scenic drives and trails to landmarks like Rainbow Vista, Fire Wave and Atlatl Rock.
Beyond the dramatic geology, the park preserves ancient petroglyphs left by Indigenous peoples thousands of years ago. A per-vehicle entrance fee applies. Visit early or late for the best light and to avoid the punishing midday heat. Check current fees online.
Insider tipThere's a per-vehicle park entrance fee, and the red rock glows most vividly at sunrise and sunset — go early in summer, as midday heat in the exposed canyons is brutal.Check Tickets & Prices →
Location
29450 Fire Washington
