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Valley of Fire State Park, Overton, NV

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Valley of Fire State Park

29450 Valley of Fire Hwy · Overton, NV

Why you should go…

Nevada's oldest state park, designated in 1935, covers about 40,000 acres of red Aztec sandstone that formed from shifting dunes 150 million years ago. You can drive the 10.5-mile Valley of Fire Road, hike to formations such as Fire Wave and White Domes, and see petroglyphs more than 2,000 years old at Atlatl Rock and Mouse's Tank. A new visitor center opened in November 2025, and three stone cabins built by the Civilian Conservation Corps still stand.

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  • #red rock formations
  • #petroglyphs
  • #hiking
  • #scenic drive

Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Valley of Fire State Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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