Valley of Fire State Park Reviews

There are some very beautiful views in the Valley of Fire State Park. My only complaint is that the map we were given when paying the $15 entrance fee doesn't help you figure out where some of the named things are to see. Some are obvious but most either don't have a sign or you're not sure what to look for. Maybe we needed to walk further? I would do my research and look at photos and maps if I ever visit again. I think we missed a lot. Make sure you keep your receipt as they check to make sure you paid at the exit.

WE had a beautiful drive thru the Valley of Fire. The rock formations are so pretty and the rocks so vibrant. If we weren't so tired would have loved to take a little hike thru the rocks.

Valley of Fire is only about an hour outside of Las Vegas, but it's a world away in terms of scenery. There are a number of short trails that take you up close to the awesome geology. I started with the White Domes Trail, a 1-mile hike that includes a small slot canyon. The trail to the famous Fire Wave is a little longer and more popular.

There is a nice visitor center, and you might even be able to spot bighorn sheep from the road. Weather was very pleasant in winter, but I don't think I'd come here in the summer.

The Valley of Fire State Park was a fun day trip from our Las Vegas Hotel for the whole family. The drive was pretty easy from the city and the traffic was relatively fast and then it slowed toward the park entrance where we paid the $15 entrance fee per car. One of the first stops was Beehives and this was a really nice spot for the kids. The rocks were easy to climb at this location and there were great views of the wind holes and rock structures. One of our next stops was the visitor center and the family enjoyed looking at the various souvenirs, trinkets, and snacks. They also have Wi-Fi, but you will have to pay $3 and up. There were restrooms inside and outside of the visitor center. They were much cleaner than the ones out on the trails. After the visit to the visitor center, we made our way to White Domes Loop. It looked far on the map but wasn't too much further up the path. There was a hike after you get out of the parking lot and some of our group took a short hike. Overall we enjoyed the beautiful rock scenery, took some nice pictures, and the kids enjoyed climbing the rocks.

Everywhere you look there is a natural treasure. Great variety of hikes and super Visitor Center, which closes at 4pm. We couldn't get enough of the continously changing shapes and colours of the rocks, and of the animals, wildlife you encounter. From the bighorn sheep to little lizards.

Went to Nevada to get warmer weather and visit some parks within the state. This wasn’t even on our radar and then a “cookie” recognizing I was exploring Nevada brought up a picture of the Fire Wave and I was immediately sold. We went three different days, first day got there at sunset so not much hiking done, the second day the park was partially closed due to a missing hiker the last day we saw a lot but still would have like to have done even two more days. So many trails and sights to see!!!

We spent the better park of a day at Valley of Fire state park . There were a lot of rock formations, hiking trails, and some history.

Great hiking and views in store at Valley of Fire State Park. Named for its fiery appearance, this state park has a visitor center, camping, trails, restrooms, showers and an RV dump station. There are 12 different trails to experience that range from 0.1 mile (Balancing Rock trail) to a 6.8 mile trail (Old Arrowhead Road trail). The trails are over loose sand and/or rough terrain so know your limits and be prepared. Our group did several and I would highly recommend White Domes Loop (1.1 miles) as well as the Fire Wave/7 Wonders trail (1.8 miles).

A little over an hour drive from the Las Vegas strip, this is well worth visiting. Park fees were $15 per vehicle, and it was money well spent. We stopped at many of the pullouts where there were paths to explore and view the amazing scenery. You would need days to hike all the trails there!

Plenty to see from the car if mobility is an issue. Highly recommend.

Amazing! Choose your own adventure to the max! great day exploring at our own pace- so many different views and trails and history...100% must do.

State park we stopped at on way back from Zion. Saw some cool rock formations but not a lot to see here. Couple places to stop and hike or have a picnic.

This was an amazing park that we visited when we were driving from Vegas to Page, Arizona. It could be done as a day trip from Las Vegas though. The scenery is amazing and there are lots to see just off the highway if you don't want to hike too far or if it is hot (as it was when we were there in August). There are also some longer hikes that would be beautiful for cooler months of the year or if you can stand the heat better than we could! Highly recommend a visit.

This park is so beautiful! They don’t really accept any park passes, including unfortunately America the beautiful. but definitely worth a visit for the views and beautiful rock structures.

Important note: when pulling off to take photos or hike, keep an eye out for no parking signs, particularly at the lower dip areas of the road and blind corners. I made that mistake and nearly got a ticket. It was my bad and the park ranger was very kind about it. She said she’d let it slide but that she didn’t want to have to give out these tickets anymore, so I’ll mention it for her sake. Just keep an eye out for the no parking signs on either side of the road and you should be good to go.
There’s also plenty of designated parking near the hiking areas which I appreciated.

Lastly, if you can catch this park in full sun or when the sun is setting, the red rocks look especially stunning :)

After many visits to Vegas we finally decided to take time to visit this state park. Be sure to get a map at the entrance to the park because there are a lot of dead end stopping points and you should make a plan. The visitor’s center has restrooms and water and a basic gift shop. We were so impressed with the rock formations and the photos we were able to take. Fire Wave was our favorite stop hands down.

The scenery was just spectacular. We hiked the white dome trail, the mouse tank trail and the fire wave trail. All were well maintained and provided unique views. Saw several mountain goats - a few very close to the trail for some great photos. Take plenty of water. The views even driving were beautiful. Highly recommend the quick drive down fire canyon road - great photo ops.

This is an amazing state park and definitely worth a detour from Vegas or a stop on your road trip!

The park isn't terribly big so you could experience it in just a couple of hours, or if you want to do lots of hikes, you could spend a couple of days. We spent the day here.

In the park, there's a few scenic drives, ancient petroglyphs, and beautiful rock formations all around, including a couple of arches.

There's some amazing picnic spots too. If you plan ahead, pack a lunch to eat at 7 Sisters. There is a fantastic picnic site under the rocks. It's very cool. We only stopped in for a quick photo, but next time, we'll definitely have lunch there.

I don't know whether it was seeing so many world famous sites like the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley etc or even the smaller sites like Valley of the Gods and Dead Horse park but this didn't live up to expectations. It is picturesque, the winding road through large red rocks, but for us just didn't have the wow factor.

What a fantastic experience- the scenery & views are breathtaking. The hikes are well worth doing and graded according to distance & difficulty. Trail markings need improvement

A spectacular state park real close to lake mead, fairly close to Las Vegas. The red rocks against the blue ski are picture perfect. The variety of color in the sand and marbling in the stone are second to none. Lots to see, we didn't make it around to all of it. A word of caution, we hiked on a 65 degree day, can't imagine what the heat would be like in the summer. We arrived early, trails were empty, pictures were stunning. Upon leaving after mid-day, there were queues at every trail head for parking and a flood of hikers on every trail. There must have been over 100 cars outside the park in a queue waiting to get past the guard shack.

We LOVED our hiking here - beautiful rocks, slot canyons, and perfect for someone who loves to hike but has a fear of heights.

Loved our visit such amazing rock formations and beautiful colors from red, white, brown, and orange. The bighorn sheep are so neat!

We did the White Domes trail. The first section from the parking lot is steep but not terrible then is fine after that. If you want to avoid the steep section start your walk from the parking and go counter-clockwise to the slot canyon and then turn around and do an out and back. The slot canyon is so cool! Highly recommend.

The Mouse Tank is a very easy walk in the sand. With some cool rock formations you can walk on. The Petroglyphs are very interesting.

We also saw arch rock, elephant rock, Atlanti rock, and visitor center. Facilities at head trail head are good.

Dogs on leash are welcome. We arrived at 10:00 am and left at 2:00 pm and brought a picnic lunch.

We were in Vegas for a few days over the holidays and wanted to take a little day trip, so I found this online. We went with no real expectation but to get out of the city for a while.

WOW! What an unexpected treat!!

This hidden gem is amazing! The views are awesome! There are tons of areas to hike and picnic. Unlike many where the rocks are back away from you, here you are in them and on them.

It was cold and rainy when we went so we would love to go back in the spring or fall (don't recommend hiking there in the summer but even driving through is still awesome!).

Stopped here on our trip back down to Vegas. It is a very cool and interesting place but to see everything you need to get there early, have the right gear and water. Though it was only 75-80deg when we were there if feels a lot hotter. So if you aren’t used to this type of heat/weather you won’t make it to see everything. There are some things that are short walks and others that are longer hikes.

We definitely plan to come back as half a day was no where near enough time. Could easily spend a few days in here getting some great photos.

This review should be one blank page, because there are no words to describe the otherworldly beauty of this fabulous state park. But, since Tripadvisor requires a minimum of 100 words, I will do my best to translate the desert scenery into several paragraphs.

We have visited Las Vegas many, many times but never have had the chance to drive out to Valley of Fire State Park. If you have even 1/2 a day, this is a must see. The ride, itself, from Vegas is straightforward and very similar to the drive from California, but with much less traffic. Flat desert landscape gives way to red sandstone mountains rising from the bed of this ancient lake. As soon as you enter the park you are met with amazing rock formations and structures sculpted from wind and erosion. The red hue of the weathered stone leads you to believe you are on another planet sometimes. The main and secondary roads are well marked with points of interest and pull off locations, so there is no worry about getting lost or missing a highlight.
I would definitely suggest a short visit to the Welcome Center (about 8 miles down from entering the park). You get an overview of the park, its history and inhabitants, and knowledgeable staff members that can help plan the best visit given your allotted time in the park. Every feature on the park map was worth visiting, but the Beehive Formations, petroglyphs, and Pastel Canyon were highlights for us. This is easily a park that you can spend multiple days exploring, so take your time and enjoy.
The views are stunning; the colors beyond description; and the formations intriguing.

Listed below are some tips that I think could enhance your visit.

1) bathroom facilities are located at many of the featured highlights, but use the Visitor Center ones if open; they are cleaner and minimizing use of the ones out in the desert brings down their cleaning and maintenance
2) bring a jacket - it gets cold in the desert, particularly when the sun starts to set
3) stay until sunset when the shadows and filtered light completely change what you may have already seen
4) explore and enjoy - there are endless photo opportunities of, around, and inside of the rock formations.
5) keep your eyes open - Desert Bighorn Sheep were a delight to see and we almost drove right past them

Great little hidden gem about an hour outside of Vegas. We drove out there twice. Tons of beautiful sites. Driving routes, walking trails galore. Bicycle paths. So much to see. Highly recommend.

My daughter and son-in-law surprised us when we went along with them to Las Vegas this May (2023). They said we are driving away from the city into the Mojave Desert to see some scenic splendours.
It is a two- hour drive from Las Vegas to the Valley of Fire State park. Unlike its more popular cousin, The Red Rock Canyon, this valley not very different in color, is more to be covered by car and has fewer trails.

However, the place was beautiful with several square kilometres of flaming Red Hills in all shapes and sizes. Cars are not allowed beyond dusk although I believe there are camp sites within the park.

A must see site for all those visiting the Sun City!

The park is magnificent. A beautiful drive with so many amazing views. Would have loved to do some of the hikes but trails were closed because of the heat.
However it was sad to see some visitors abandoning their vehicle in the road (when spaces were available 10 feet away, and drivers taking viddo on their cellphones whilst moving at speeds higher than the limit.
The saddest bit of all was at Seven Sisters where 2 women climbed onto the rocks followed by a child whose idea of fun was to throw / smash rocks he found.
I'd happily pay double to visit if there were wardens to deter these behaviors.

We decided to take a day and drive to see this park to get out of Vegas for a bit. Worth the drive and trip.. the drive through the park is nice as you can see a lot just driving but you can get out and hike as well. Hikes are not too bad which is nice. Really enjoyed the day here.. bring a jacket if you go in the AM as it is chilly. The rocks ate so pretty and so unique as well.

We drove through Valley of Fire on our way from Las Vegas to Zion National Park. It is incredibly beautiful with so many fascinating rock formations and views. We only spent about an hour at the park because we had only a few days to visit both Zion and Bryce Canyon but that hour was well worth the detour and I can imagine spending several hours at Valley of Fire. We did go very early in the morning before the hottest part of the day. Definitely recommend a visit if you have time in your itinerary!

Nice break from the city, a little over an hour drive from the heart of the strip. Beautiful rock formations and several short walking trails. Morning or evening lighting is dramatic and brings out the colors.

We passed through the Valley of Fire on our way to Tropic. We knew that in August the
climate is torrid and some trails are closed, but even from the car the show is guaranteed. Walking along the scenic drive you pass through incredible red rock formations, the road winds through bizarrely shaped rock faces that create a beautiful landscape, plus there are some points where it is worth stopping for a photo even if it is very hot. Entrance fee, 15 usd for the car, bring a fair amount of water in the warmer months.

Valley of Fire was breathtaking! I only wish we had arrived earlier in the day. We were there for the golden hour, which was beautiful, but we couldn't truly explore. I would recommend Valley of Fire to everyone!

There are a lot of impressive arid landscapes in the area and, to be fair, this one doesn't offer the sheer scale or drama of many of the others. Nevertheless there is plenty to see with a range of rock features and colours. We had to drive this way; it's worth taking a bit of time here rather than just racing through.

Wow. This park is gorgeous! The views were fantastic. We had no problems with parking or heat in the fall and got to experience lots of trails. We saw petroglyphs, bighorn sheep, and some of the coolest rock formations.
My only complaint is that we did not allow enough time in our schedule to experience more.

This was our first time to visit Valley of Fire. This is a great place to see! What surprised me was that we were cruising along the road, would top a hill, and just be AWED by what view greeted us over the hill. This happened more than once, too. We drove for the scenery, got out at multiple places, and walked or hiked at a few stops. We took many photos because you just want to remember this place! We also saw a bighorn sheep along the side of the road. Highly recommend this!! We spent about 2.5 to 3 hours here.

The park has stunning views, rock formations, rock carvings and hiking trails. Since it was so hot (+32 in the shade) we did not walk any longer distances. It costs $10 to go into the park, but it's worth it.

Even thou it is a bit smaller than expected it is hard to say anything other than "this is a must see" when in Vegas region.

We had a guide that got us away from all the crowds and we got a quiet and enjoyable sunset walk.

Very nice! We did not make walks but only car ride and a few stops to take pictures but it 'really very nice and deserves to be visited

WOW! We absolutely loved this park.

We took 4 teen girls (17yrs-19yrs) and we could barely get them to leave. This is a beautiful and interesting park with areas that make you feel like you are on another planet. It is only 50 miles outside Vegas and makes for an easy day trip.

We woke up early and grabbed coffee and breakfast and set out for the day. The big mistake was that we did not bring any food or snacks. Make sure you stock up on food, and drinks in Vegas.

We spent 5 hours or so in the park and then headed to Hoover Dam. On the way, we drove through another nature area but I cannot remember the name of it. I believe it was another state park of some sort or recreation area. We went out a different entrance when leaving Valley of Fire. Since sunset was 5-6ish we arrived at Hoover when it was almost dark. We really wanted to see the sunset in Valley of Fire but there wasn't time to do both and I am glad we did not make the trip to Hoover in the dark.

We did not want to do any long strenous hikes in the park and it was a breeze to see lots of things without doing that. You could easily bring an older family member and they could enjoy a lot just from the car ride. Of course if you love long hikes you will have plenty of options to do them.

They have a small gift shop with clean bathrooms inside the park. We were there in December.

The weather was cool and beautiful but I would dress in layers this time of year.

If you are trying to choose between Red Rock and Valley of Fire. Choose Valley of Fire. BUT if you can do both....go to Red Rock first and then Valley Of Fire.

We enjoyed Red Rock and spent a few hours there one day to get off the strip for a while. Don't try and do them both in one day. Although technically you could.... but it will make for a VERY long day and they are in opposite directions.

An amazing place! You have to pay a few dollars per vehicle to access it. The valley of fires is in the form of a road with different possible stops at points of view. Lots of nice little hikes to do in an exceptional orange decor. The colors are beautiful. Many toilets available. A small visitor center but where you can find information. 35 degrees mid-May. Hot but bearable. A place to do absolutely!

Valley of Fire is definitely the place to go. We stayed close by in Overton and explored Valley of Fire for 2 days. There were a variety of trails from easy to moderate and beautiful scenery. Rock formations, plants and wildlife. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. I would recommend it and plan on going back to see explore further.

We rented a car overnight from Avis at the Mirage hotel and went early to the park. We got there about 7:30-8am. A great time to get there I think. Was a Saturday. So beautiful! I was drawn to some of the photos I had seen online and prefer hiking to playing slots or walking the strip in Vegas and so glad we got to see this park! For the nice view of the road with red rocks each side - drive first down the Mouse Trap road to the Rainbow Vista parking lot. Then walk backwards along the road you just drove and look that direction. You will see the view and then you will see some rock areas on each side of the road you can climb up to get some great views! Then get back in your car and drive to the lot near the Fire Wave trail. Walk across the road from the main parking lot and take the trail to the Fire wave. Once you see the swirls of rocks head close to the edge and then also the other direction for different views and photo spots. You can then continue along and loop over the road and back to the parking lot on the other side. There is a small a lot canyon area. We did not go to the Whote Domes trail but I think that you get great views and another slot canyon there. You can then drive to other spots including elephant rock

Mini Arches National !! This place is extraordinary. We spent five days in the first come first serve RV park. One has water and electric the other is dry camping. No wifi or cell connection. The hikes are amazing and some are relatively short and easy. Do not miss this treasure just outside of Vegas

Fantastic scenery and not too crowded in the morning. Only an hour's drive from Las Vegas and therefore definitely recommended

Guided tour by River Dogz/Trail Dogz. My dreams came true on the Valley of Fire hike! So beautiful! We signed up for a private hiking excursion in the Valley of Fire.
Michelle took 5 of us on two trails. She explained about vegetation and petroglyphs. We saw some big horned sheep. She is an energetic and knowledgeable person. Friendly and kind. Excellent communication.

Very beautiful state park with amazing rock formations. Was here in winter so the temperatures were very nice. Definitely worth going to!!!

We were driving from Zion to Vegas. We thought that with all the national parks we have been to that we would be disappointed, but we were impressed. When you drive toward the park, it is normal desert landscape. As soon as you get to the park, the red rock canyons begin. We did the mouse trail. My teens could not believe that there were petroglyphs from 4000 years ago still embedded in the rocks. We saw lizards too.

This is definitely a hidden gem! Totally recommend it.

This park is gorgeous!
I would advise to spend the whole day there. See Beehives, Petrified Logs, Petroglyphs, Elephant Rock, Mouse's Tank Road. We took extremally beautiful White Domes Trail which I would describe as moderate.
There is no food service in the park so I would recommend bringing a picnic lunch (there are many nice lunch places in the park, for example, behind Visitor Center).

We really enjoyed our visit to Valley of Fire State Park! Lots to do and see in the park. Hiking trails are marked and fun to spend the day there enjoying nature at its finest!

We visited the state park which has a small entry fee. It was posted there will be implementing the ticketing reservation system soon. We arrived mid-day and there was a line backed up past the location sign. We waited at least an hour I think more so it was slow processing all the vehicles coming in. Not sure what was going on, but by the time we arrived, it only took us less than 10 seconds to pay and go on our way. This is a place to visit if you are in the area. We didn’t do serious hiking as we were unprepared, but we drove most of it and saw what this place has to offer. We stopped by the Visitor Center for quick visit and snack. There is also a small souvenir gift shop with snacks as well. We visited their small indoor displays and continued with your drive in the park. I can say the outdoor and indoor restrooms were a total mess. They were clogged toilets, wet floors, and trash all over the place as if. We did do the stairs at xxx and seeing all the petrographs. On our way out, we did encounter some desert bighorn sheep crossing road and admire them from the car. I recommend this place to get of the city life and do some outdoor fun. Bring some water and snack/food as this drive is a way out.

I needed a break from Vegas! We had a rental car so we took a short drive to the middle of nowhere and we were not disappointed. We didn't do any hiking, we just drove through and it was great! The views were amazing and we got to see a lot of goats. The road that leads to the park is a little rough but that just made it more fun! The cost was only $10 per car. I highly recommend this little adventure!

Ditch the casino’s and take a day trip to Valley of Fire State Park. Great day trip. Plan on seeing all the natural beauty of this park.

Beautiful scenery here and nice to hike the trails. The color variations and flow are amazing and well worth the visit. The cost is $10 for NV residents and $15 If nonresident.

Visiting several National Parks in the area. Our route got changed. Driving from Hoover Dam to Zion we found info on Valley of Fire State Park. We opted to drive through Lake Mead Recreation. area and made a stop here. Glad we did. We hiked the White Loop Trail and the Firewave (that was a spectacular place to see) Well worth our time. Due to arriving later in the day we did not get to see a few of the stops, the park was closing and the rangers were out and parking at the entry points. Really enjoyed what we did see and kids liked elephant rock. Would recommend.

Over an hour out of Las Vegas we found this stunning park. There are some walkable trails, but this time of year there is blistering heat. Even so the views were stunning.

I tell all my friends and any one going to Las Vegas. It is not too far and you don't have to hike if you don't want to, as there are great places to see even if you stay in the car. You should get out at the information center to see the exhibits. Before you get to the park entrance there is a gas station and a reservation store.

We stopped here on our drive from Zion to Las Vegas and were so happy we did! A lot of beautiful views can be seen just driving through the park but there are many nice stops/hikes as well. A few trails were closed due to summer heat but many were still open and we really enjoyed the one we chose (Rainbow Vista). It isn’t a very large park so you can see a lot in a short period of time, but could easily spend the day as well.
Would definitely go back and recommend visiting if you are passing through.

A bee flew into my water bottle straw while at Valley of Fire. I didn’t realize until i drank it down and felt the burn in my throat. We immediately went to the visitors center where Park Ranger Erica and Caleb assisted. I was fairly panicked and in pain. They were very professional and comforting while we waited EMT. Thank you!

I wish we had more time in the park. Its really beautiful and petroglyphs are interesting to see. Valley of Fire is a real gem!

I went there to attend a wedding and the scenery was spectacular.

The wedding party took a chartered shuttle from Vegas and we weren't disappointed when we arrived. Qq

Wow! This large beautiful park exceeded our expectations. Lots of beautiful view points and easy to moderate hikes. As a bonus we saw a herd of Big Horn Sheep at the Fire Wave area. Allow a full day to visit. No food sold in the park, so pack your lunch, snacks and drinks. With the $15 entrance fee it is a bargain.

Valley of fire is a great alternative to more popular "wave-like" natural attractions. Caution to check the weather before going - area tends to be hotter than surroundings. 115 degrees the day we went limited ability to venture far. But still excellent scenary

Drove here after visit Hoover dam in the morning. Lots of things to see without having to hike much. Saw Atlatl rock, arch rock, beehives, petrified log loop, and elephant rock. FYI, elephant rock is by the road, not really on the elephant rock trail, a bunch of people couldn't find it. We saw it when we were driving back. A little too tired to get to fire wave.

Wonderful. We did Red Rock Canyon before doing Valley of Fire and if you have time for only one I would suggest Valley of Fire. Yes it can be crowded but the scenery is worth it.

This is a great way to spend the day. We drove into the park via highway 169 from Mesquite through Overton into the park. We left via the southern entrance and took the Valley of Fire Highway all the way to Interstate 15 and then back north to Mesquite, Nevada. It was a full day but a great drive with many sights along the way. We did stop at the visitor center and found to be very disappointing. They were out of paper copies of the driving map and asked that you take a photo of it with you phone. Really? You can’t make copies in your office right there? But you did have an $8 map I could buy……. Hum? Remember we did have to pay a $15 fee to get into the park. Is a driving map really too much to ask?

This unique park has stunning scenery. Close to Las Vegas it's a great way to spend an afternoon. You can even camp at this beautiful park.
Good roads and pull outs to take beautiful photos

So worth the stop on our way to Bryce, and only one hour outside of Las Vegas. It feels like the valley just appeared out of nowhere and all of a sudden you're surrounded by gorgeous red rocks and incredible views at every turn! We drove to the end and did the Fire Wave, White Domes, and Seven Wonders trail. Very easy to explore off-trail, yet following the trail posts always kept us on track. Cannot say enough about the easy/moderate trail and views.

There is a fee to enter, $15. But it’s worth it. Bring a picnic lunch and camera. If you are a hiker….. you are in Paradise. The scenery is breath taking.

This park is close by (driving) from Las Vegas. The rock formations and the different colours are very interesting. There are lots of petroglyphs around. It can get very hot during summer. Several trails/paths are close due to the danger of the high temperatures.

We took our time and enjoyed the park. We saw mountain sheep numerous times...some even crossing the road in front of us. We took one of the hikes to see lots of petroglyphs but turned around on the hike to the slot canyon we were unsure of the safely to get down to it.

Beautiful State Park even with quite a few trails closed. We went on one of the hottest days and started at the visitor center and filled our water bottles. Drove through amazing views and then did a short hike through Petroglyph canyon. Stunning. Drove through the park and stopped at a few photo stops. Went back to the visitor center for and refilled our water bottles and had lunch. Finished driving though the park and did a short hike to elephant rock. Absolutely beautiful and worth it even with most of the trails closed we really wanted to do.

Quick side trip on way to Grand Canyon
Fun but we didn’t spend much time as we would’ve liked. Trail from P3 I would consider moderate difficulty. No shade so bring hat and water. Roads were good particularly on drive out heading east to 167. Road in from 15 was decent.

Beautiful drive with plenty of places to stop and view/hike. Variations of rock and colour was amazing! Take the time to do the full drive, including off the beaten path. Every road is something different. All pics taken looked like a painted backdrop. A must see when in Nevada.

We loved this place! We took a trip to Las Vegas a few years back and discovered this Gem a short drive away! It felt like we were on a different planet with the amazing rock formations and views. I highly recommend a visit to this place if you are in the area...you won't be disappointed.

Great state park. Fantastic hiking and great picture opportunities. Not very crowded in October during our visit. Weather was great.

This place is simply stunning and so worth the short trip from Vegas. It’s very remote so make sure to pack a snack and a full tank of gas! You can easily spend a day sightseeing in the park but it’s so worth it!

This place is beyond breathtaking. It is possible to spend hours here and not fully experience the beauty. Every turn reveals something indescribable. One thing to note is that there is no Wifi out here, so plan accordingly. I made sure to download the trails that I want to hike and always stay on the paths. It is very easy to get turned around and lost.

This park has to be seen to be believed. The intense red of the rocks makes it appear that the valley is on fire. Enjoy a walk to see the petroglyphs. If you are lucky, you will see Desert Bighorn Sheep near the road. It's an easy day trip from Las Vegas.

This was our first experience of desert and countryside driving out of Las Vagas and it made a wonderful impression. We had no hold up entering the park and mostly drove between the amazing sites as we did not have a lot of time.We visited in May and several trails were closed because of the heat

This is a beautiful state park. The views are spectacular, and worth the drive from Las Vegas (48.2 miles approximately 50 minutes). It could be a nice day trip. Make sure to visit the Visitors Center first, it provides some background information about the park. There are many hiking opportunities and incredible geology. Hikes range from .4 to 1.8 miles. Prior to your visit make sure you download the park map from their website. It provides details about the trails and their length. There are some sandy and rocky hikes so wear appropriate shoes. The only downside is the trail markings are poor and, in some places, very misleading. So, you may want to check with a park Ranger first to ensure you follow the trails correctly. You will need more than two hours to cover the park and take some walks/hikes. Even if you don’t want to hike, doing the drive is so worth it. Instead of spending $150 per person for a tour, it is easy to rent a car and drive there yourself. Signs for this landmark are very clear. The entrance fee is $15 (non-Nevada residents) per vehicle. Warning: The cell service in the park is spotty at best.

Valley of Fire state park is easy to get to from Las Vegas. We paid $15 entrance fee since we’re out of state. A short drive from the entrance will take you to the visitor center with nice bathrooms. All trails have signs and easy to drive to. Make sure you plan ahead in the winter since the park closes at sundown which was around 5pm in December.

This park is a must do. Even if you don’t want to hike, doing the drive is so worth it. Located about 45 minutes from Las Vegas. It doesn’t disappoint! You will be glad you went.

We loved Valley of Fire. It's a drive thru with hiking trails, overlooks, and a visitors center. So beautiful. We highly recommend to hikers and non hikers.

Such an amazing place! We visited on our trip to Las Vegas and while intending to spend a couple of hours visiting, we ended up spending most of the day as there was so much to see. We visited all the sites that were open and did the trails that were open as well. The visitor center is informative and deserves a look before you head out to explore. I understand why some of the longer trails were closed in the summer due to the heat, as on the day we visited, it was 43 degrees celsius and I can't imagine doing any of the longer hikes in that heat. The Cabins, Atlatl rock, elephant rock, balancing rock, the seven sisters, the natural arch are all worth seeing, and we even came across some bighorn sheep grazing beside the road. I am very grateful to the park rangers who helped us after the visitor center closed for the day. My son had a low sugar and they gave us something from their own kitchen to help as we had exhausted our supply of sugar drinks.

We absolutely loved and recommend spending a full day at this amazing park!
We stayed at the Holiday Inn Mesquite, and Valley of Fire State Park (East Entrance) was approximately a 1hr drive.
1) The first stop for us was Elephant Rock. We parked at the parking lot and hiked the very short (0.2m RT) trail to the stunning formation. It’s a quick stop. Elephant Rock GPS: 36.428736 -114.4618888
2) We then stopped at the Seven Sisters formation which is about 5 minutes down the road from Elephant Rock. This is also a quick stop.
3) The Vistitor Center is only a couple of minutes away. There are clean bathrooms, exhibits and a small gift shop. Before driving away from the Visitor Center, we hiked the short Balanced Rock trail.
4) We then headed to the Petrified Log, another short (0.3m loop) trail. I have to say that this stop can be missed though. I didn’t think it was worth it, only because we could have used the time better in some of the hikes we did later in the day. We have also visited the Petrified Forest National Park, and we’ve seen amazing specimens of petrified logs. GPS: 36.4226462 -114.542506
5) Next stop, the Beehives. This was very picturesque and I would recommend it. Depending on how much you want to explore, you could spend anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. GPS: 36.4131971 -114.5502886
6) Atlatl Rock – I loved this rock formation. After you park you climb the stairs and you are up and close with the petroglyphs. GPS: 36.4233413 -114.5680921
7) We then checked out the Arch Rock. This is also a stop that can be missed in my opinion. We weren’t sure where the arch was, and then we looked back towards the parking lot and spotted it. It’s cool to see, but your time can better be spent on the hikes further in the park. It is an easy, quick stop though. GPS: 36.4220103 -114.556097
8) Next stop, the Petroglyph Canyon Trailhead or Mouse’s Tank Trailhead. This is an easy 0.70m RT trail. We spotted some petroglyphs on the walls on our way back.
9) We parked at Rainbow Vista parking lot, crossed the street and went up on the rocks for a nice view of the winding Mouse’s Tank Road. The Rainbow Vista area was beautiful, but we were not able to see trail markers so we just explored a little bit and then moved on. There were others who were wondering where the trail was, it was not just us.
10) Next stop, the Fire Canyon/Silica Dome Viewpoint, at the end of Fire Canyon Road. This is an overlook, with great views of the Fire Canyon and Silica Dome. GPS: 36.4549325 -114.5039105
11) Next up, one of the highlights in the park, the Fire Wave Trail! This is a 1.5m RT trail. Some say it’s easy, some say it’s moderate. I would say it’s easy, but it does have an uphill part on the return. The trailhead is across from parking lot #3. TRAILHEAD COORDINATES: 36°29’17.6″N 114°31’43.4″W This was a very cool hike! It begins on the right hand side of the road. Gibraltar Rock is impressive, but then you hike down into the Fire Wave, it is so picturesque! While traversing the sandstone rock, you need to keep looking for the trail markers, they are there and they will guide you to a point where you will see the Fire Wave right in front of you. We sat there and enjoyed the views, before hiking down into the Fire Wave and climbing on the formation. There’s a way to continue from there to the Pink Canyon (you’ll need to cross the road).
12) Without leaving the Fire Wave Trailhead, we crossed the street and climbed the hill for a wonderful viewpoint. We just had to sit down and enjoy the view here.
13) Pastel (Pink) Canyon Trail – another pretty part of the park. The canyon walls are not tall, but the colors of the rocks are amazing.
14) I really wanted to also do the White Domes Trail, which is 1.5m RT, but we ran out of time, so we climbed on the hill again and just enjoyed the sun setting and the moon showing up behind Gibraltar Rock.
Around 5pm we headed out of the park, and were on our way to our next destination, Death Valley National Park. Plan to spend a day in this amazing park, you won't regret it!

Red expanses and incredible landscapes...
The sites of Rainbow vista, Fire wave and White domes are unmissable... 🤩

Even though we are not avid hikers we choose to see the park with Love Hikes touring company. Sarah our guide was amazing with her knowledge and humor. She tailored our trip to our abilities and we had an amazing day

Our tour guide -- Mr. Mikes and Mr. Michael are awesome. They provide knowledgeable information about Valley of Fire State Park and other reservation in Nevada.

Another stop here while visiting las vegas, I've been here several times with my son's as they were growing up. Today was my first visit with my daughter in law, and most importantly my grand daughter! Although she is to young to appreciate the park in its entirety she did get to see a few sheep on one of out hikes. Watching her stare and smile was a highlight!
We took a few hikes, and saw some scenic lookouts, stopped at the very informative visitor center and talked to a few of the very helpful staff. We had a great day the park is clean, scenic and a wonderful place to visit

Many trails were closed due to heat but what was open was beautiful. Many outhouses are available. The Welcome Center is beautiful and educational. The Desert Mountain sheep are abundant

A truly amazing park! Get ready for the heat! A must-see as it gives you great emotions!
Both to do by car and stop at some point to take pictures and to walk a little warm permitting.

Beautiful scenery just a little over an hour outside of Vegas. Several hiking trails, all of them with different things to see. Highly recommend Mouse's Trap and Fire Wave. Definitely a great day trip outside of all of the craziness.

Bonus state park on our way from Hurricane, Utah to Boulder City, Nevada. Scenic road through beautiful country. Picnic areas.

One of the prettiest parks in Nevada! There’s so many things to see at with all kinds of variety in home difficulty. There are a few scenic stop right off the main road and some easy hikes for families and some with more difficulty. There’s not a bad view anywhere in the park. Best to start early when it’s warm and always have plenty of water. Cell service in the park is spotty at best, so download maps before you go and stop at the visitor’s center for a map. Important to note that this is a state park and doesn’t accept America the Beautiful passes.

Got a spare day and a car in Vegas? This is where you want to go. It’s such an amazing hidden gem full of beauty and amazing scenery. Obviously Zion, Grand Canyon etc are better - but that comes at the cost of the crowds. Valley of Fire was a ghost town when I went during the week in September.

Would definitely spend more time here next time. Easy drive from Vegas and/or Hoover dam, lots of pullouts to see things. Not busy.

The views abd colours out there were amazing! Interesting geology. Great photo ops as you walk with your guide. You can choose the level of difficulty you want.

Took two European visitors through Valley of Fire for 5 hours. It was fantastic! We saw wild big horn sheep, wild male burros (very vocal) and more colored rocks than we could count.

A visit to the Visitor’s center is a must. Several things we wanted to see were closed due to high temperatures (over 115 degrees F, 46 degrees C)

What a fabulous place this was, we stopped expecting to stay an hour or so & break our journey from Vegas to Zion, instead we were here about 4/5 hours. A place for hikes & or just taking in the views. A very lovely place & stunning views. If you think you are going to just pop in, be prepared for a longer stop than anticipated!

Rally cool park. Can camp in certain spots. Hate I couldn’t use my National Park pass. Can spend so much time out there with plenty of hikes and plenty of places to stop and have lunch. Some hikes you will be hiking in sand as the sandstone rocks have gradually deteriorated and plenty of red sand around.

My husband and I visited the park while in Las Vegas for a few days and it was stunning. The photos you see online do not do it justice. It is like being on another planet. We got in for free due to Nevada state parks day but I think it’s $15 per car which is reasonable. We spent 3 hours here driving through the park but there are hiking trails also. It was just too hot to hike the day we went. The have a nice visitors center and a small gift shop with souvenirs and snacks. The roads were really well maintained and signage was adequate when trying to find something. We would love to go back and definitely recommend this park!

Park is driver friendly. Make sure to stop at the visitor center for interesting and informative displays. The rock formations are beautiful and well worth spending a day. Hikes are relatively short, though with some elevation changes. Keep and eye out for bighorn!

Absolutely incredible! The views of the formations are breathtaking. Drove through the park and then back along Lake Mead. Highly suggest if you’re looking for a break from the strip

We made this the second half of a day trip from Las Vegas (via rental car).
Our first stop was Hoover Dam. We weren't sure about the drive from there to Valley of Fire, but we enjoyed it -- quite scenic and easy, with nice views of Lake Mead and the formations along the way. (We were worried that the road would be closed due to the federal government shutdown, but the gates were unmanned, so we actually saved the $25 NPS access fee.)
We only spent about two and a half hours at VoF, but we made the most of it. We walked the Mouse Tank Trail (to see the petroglyphs).
TIP FOR THAT TRAIL: Bring footwear for walking through very fine sand!
Overall, we were quite happy with our day trip to both spots.
PLANNING TIP: We went to Hoover Dam first, based on the assumption that it would be less crowded in the morning; that appeared to be the best plan, although it wasn't super hot at VoF that day -- that could make a difference.

This park is so well worth the visit! It is beautiful! We spent a half day there hiking on a few different trails and driving the park. Really loved the slot canyon area with the beautiful rock formations.

It’s a very beautiful state park, with magnificent views, the Scenic drive is really superb. The colors of the rocks offer very beautiful landscapes. On the other hand, in August, you should favor short hikes because the heat is enormous (bring plenty of water).

Drove the park on our own and got to see the marked spots spent the most of 3 hours. I am missing some kind of down load explaining the many informations I am sure there is available

I was on a road trip of the southwest and had seen a number amazing sites, and I count Valley of Fire to be one of them. I'm not very knowledgeable about the geology, but there are various patterns and colors on view at the park which are gorgeous, and a number of a trails -- some easy and some more challenging.

We had a few hours to burn during our Las Vegas visit since we aren't really gamblers so we decided to go to the Valley of Fire which is only about an hour away. We came in the western gate after the twist and turns to get there you pop over the hill and...surprise the valley is full of brilliant orange rock formations! We stopped at the restrooms by the gate and they were clean and well maintained. We drove through the park and the rocks are amazing! The park is well marked for interesting formations and photo opportunities. Lots of places to stop and take fantastic photos. I would recommend this for anyone visiting the Vegas area.

Good! If you are in the area I recommend you to visit it. Different trails
Close to each other
Ten dollar entrance

At a 45 minute drive from Vegas this is a pleasant nature reprieve from the neon and lights. Can easily be done in an afternoon. There is one camping area in the park but there is no late entry into the park. There’s load of boondocking at Lake Mead which is right outside the state park. IN the park there are several overlooks and scenic vistas and trails. All of which are as pretty as an another. Since much of the area is slick rock and lacks vegetation, pat attention to the trail markers to find your way. Signage is good which will alert you to parking area which are spacious for passenger cars, but not set up for RVs (leave the RV at Lake Mead). The visitor’s center has interesting exhibits and information.
Though the views were pleasant, its easy to navigate, and the staff friendly, we frequent many of these red rock areas and have been in less crowded and more majestic areas (jeez, gettin’ to a view snob!). But this park is certainly worth the drive through especially if you are new the territory.
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Diana, our driver and John, our guide, were devoted and dedicated to our group. There was rain all day but it wasn't a problem because they make sure it was a success.

This park is beautiful. The visitor center has signs inside saying what you should visit if you only have two hours, a half day, or a full day. We started at the back of the park at the fire wave and the seven wonders trail. I think that's the most beautiful part of the park. Pack a lunch. The visitor center has drinks and snacks, but no lunch food for sale. This park is a must see when in Vegas. Definitely worth a trip!! We loved it

We loved this park. The facilities are not well maintained but the views and hikes well they are exceptional. Arch Rock CG sites 17 and up are next to perfect. White Dome hike is worth doing but the first bit is very challenging once you are down the hill it gets much easier. If you are not stable or have mobility issues this is not for you. Fire wave and Mouses Tank are also great.

As a wedding location ... What more could you ask for. Stunning views, will be a happy memory for ever.

The picture is the backdrop from our wedding photos.

Valley of Fire State park is just under an hour from Las Vegas. My son and I visited
Red Rock and Valley of Fire on our way to Hurricane, Utah. The rock formations looked great especially at sunset. I enjoyed seven sisters and fire canyon. My favorite formations were the “Beehive’s”. I also was moved by the sad story of Sergeant John Clark.

Open sunrise to sunset with a $15 entry fee (10 for NV residents.) We were there approximately 2 hours without any hiking. I would definitely recommend.

Fantastic park to visit in winter. I only wish we’d have stayed longer than a few hours. The pinks in the park are so lovely.

Breathtaking. Spectacular. Loved the Fire Wave hike. Literally one of the best parts of our trip to Vegas. Great to have time outside the city.

Gorgeous and well worth the trip. There is so much to see here all of my kids loved it (ages 8-16) and no one got bored.

Whether you're into geology, hiking, or just want a unique photo shoot backdrop - Valley of Fire is a perfect day trip from Las Vegas. I can't believe it took me 10 years of living in Las Vegas to finally visit!

We took side trip from our Las Vegas vacation to the Valley of Fire State Park. I didn't think there would be much to get excited about, just rocks and dirt. But it was surprisingly beautiful and inspiring. Coming from Pennsylvania, my idea of beautiful was rolling, green hills and fields of crops. This was entirely otherworldly, craggy cliffs in striped earthtones, big-horned sheep appearing and disappearing like ghosts, the profound silence. Be prepared to wait until you find a rest stop in the park: amenities are clean, but far apart. Bring water and a full tank of gas. And a good sunscreen.

Awesome park with incredible hikes! We hiked over 5 miles that day and really enjoyed it. Make sure you download maps before you go as service is spotty! A must do it you are in Vegas and like to hike. About an hour away and will worth the trip!

This is a very beautiful park with scenic drives and great hiking trails. However, many parking areas were closed as were several trails. White Dome road is need of repairs but is otherwise a beautiful drive. With all the closures, they should reduce the entrance fee.

Wow! Petroglyphs & Slot Canyons! We hiked Mouses Tank Trail, climbed around all the petroglyph areas our first day. Then hiked Seven Wonders Trail through the Fire Wave, down through the pink canyon, took the detour path to see the Slot Canyon from the White Dome trail, then returned on up the pastel canyon to finish. This is a very hot hike but really beautiful!

National Park is wonderfull but you need to be very carefull on the hot weather, at noon it's so warm and maybe you can't see you sweting because it evaporates quickly under the sun.
Take care, but also enjoy the adventure of the desert.
The trip from Las Vegas takes around 1 hour, so you can come and go during one day, even a afternoon traveling by your own car.

You can get there in 1-2 hours from Las Vegas. You can't use your smartphone's navigation system in the park because there is no cell phone reception, but you can get a map at the entrance so you don't get lost.

The flaming red strata spreads bare. It is beautiful with layers of pink and pale green here and there.

Admission was $15 per vehicle for nonresidents. It is better not to lose your map (receipt) as it will be checked at the exit.

Amazing views and formations, this is a beautiful drive with plenty of spots to pull over and enjoy the scenery. The rocks and formations here are in sharp contrast to the ordinary terrain you drive through to get there. Well worth the effort and price of admission, I think it compares favorably (although smaller) to Arches National Park

My husband and I really enjoyed this park and the hiking trails it offered.
No reservation for entry needed. I recommend going early if you are hiking to avoid the midday sun, and bring plenty of water. We enjoyed all of the Amazing views.

Amazing place to see. There were lots of hikes available but we did not do that and still were able to enjoy the scenery. Saw bighorn sheep. Don’t miss fire canyon!!

Worth the trip! We flew to vegas and rented a car and it totally gave me the WOW I was looking for. Must see! Easy hikes. All and all it was an amazing experience. We went in the early afternoon it was not busy.

Beautiful place for a day trip from Vegas. It’s only an hour away by car and you feel like you’re taken into a different world. There are some great easy hikes with beautiful scenery, and we spent 4 hours there. Our favorite was the fire wave, but the white domes were also cool!

If you are traveling from Vegas, do not trust GPS which tries to route you farther north. Use the Valley of Fire highway off route 15. The intersection is at the Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza.

The plaza told us that many people come in every day asking if the valley of fire highway is open because CPS stopped routing that way a few months ago.

The most amazing views you will find anyone in Nevada. Feels like a different planet. Many short hikes, the drive alone is worth going for. Take the Lake Mead route there and the 15 S highway back to Las Vegas. Bring food and water to Valley of Fire. Get food before you leave Boulder City.

Its hard to imagine any two places so very different in appearance and in “feels”. On our recent visit to Las Vegas (for a concert that was great) we chose to leave the casino vibes behind and enjoy the natural beauty of the desert. We drove about an hour north east on i15 to Valley of Fire State Park.

As you approach the park you begin to see the rocks rising from the desert and actually see some of the very colorful rock that gives the park its name. Your drive through the park and stop at several view points, of which some are also trail heads. It was 100* F the week we visited so we did very little hiking in the dessert heat, but still greatly enjoyed our visit to the Park.

The Visitor Center is off the main road a few miles into the park. There are some interesting exhibits, flush toilets, cold water, a small gift store that also had refrigerated food, drinks and ice cream (and also public Wifi if you need to check reservations, etc).

I definitely recommend getting out of your vehicle even for a few minutes to really get a sense of the unique beauty at each of the stops.
Highlights:

Beehives - interesting rock formations you can walk up to, around, and even on top of.
Fire Canyon Road - Contrasting layers of rock spread out in front of you.
White Dome Road - the drive out to this point in the park provided some of the more dramatic views of the landscape (highly recommended).
The Cabins” - made from local rock, these rustic cabin (remains) were built by the WPA back in the 1930s. A cool thing to see!
The “Seven Sisters” (see photo) - a collection of large rock outcrops with shady spots between them for a picnic or a respite from the sun.

We built a trip to LV around this park. I had seen so many photos of this place and wanted to go. It did not disappoint. There was so much to see here and some very good hikes for 70+ year olds. Petroglyphs, Bright Red Rocks, Fire Wave, CCC Cabins, Elephant Rock, there's enough here to make a whole day of it. Beautiful park, exceeded my high expectations.

Wow wow wow! This is a park that is so worth the stop!! It was 108 degrees when we visited to the park definitely lived up to its name! We did Mouse’s Tank trail which had so many petroglyphs! Be sure to look up and around you to see them! We also saw a group of big horn sheep in the shade by picnic tables! Such a cool park! Just know that many of the other iconic trails are closed due to the extreme heat!

Don't have much to add to all the other great reviews but it is really cool and a must-do if in Vegas. We did it between Zion and Death Valley but if one was staying in Vegas it would be an even greater treat. Really cool and unique landscape for someone not from the area and very close to Vegas.

Great place for adventure. Went here on my way from Vegas to Zion and my car rental agent recommended this park. It’s laid out similar to Arches NP where you drive from formation to formation. There are tons of places to stop and hike and enjoy so everyone isn’t jamming into one place like Zion or Yosemite. I really liked the White Domes area. There are a lot of spots to Boulder. The fire wave was closed but there were plenty of other good spots. It was in the mid 90s so the park employees said they wanted to reduce the number of people hiking and getting dehydrated.

Nice treat in the desert, various colors of rock formations and well marked trails. Not as good as the Utah parks but still worth the time

This place is incredible. It offers beautiful scenery and plenty of hiking. The trails are marked well, and you can spread out on your own also. Entry fee is reasonable.

Definitely worth spending some time in. The rocks are absolutely gorgeous and so different from many other places. Many beautiful photos taken here.

It is truly beautiful and easy to explore.
There’s a lot of closed areas/ roads and most of this park is done BY CAR only. If you’re looking for hikes, this is not the place!

$15 to enter

Amazing scenery and hikes. The colors and geology are fantastic. The state park compares to any of Utah’s big five. Great petroglyphs, red rock and white rocks. The fire wave is fantastic.

If you can go in spring/autumn, better yet.
We stayed there in August and the heat is really prohibitive... however it is worth it! Amazing colors and scenery, free animals approaching (mainly big horns and chipmunks), beautiful!

We were in Vegas for a few days and had rented a car so drove here one day. It was too hot to do any hiking but we were able to drive through and stop at a few places for pictures and in the Visitor Center. This place is incredible. I would highly recommend visiting, even if just driving through, I believe it was $35/car. We saw signs to Lake Mead and wanted to check it out and then ended up at the Hoover Dam. But it was closed for tours when we got there. So, if you have time, and coming from Vegas, I recommend going to the Hoover Dam first, then scenic drive up Lake Mead to Valley of Fire then stopping at Freemont Experience. We didn't have a lot of time and got in as much as we could. All 4 is possible in the same day.

The Valley of Fire is an absolutely stunning state park located an hour north of Las Vegas. Featuring truly stunning vistas, red rocks, millennia-old petroglyphs and herds of gorgeous bighorn sheep — this park gets less traffic than red rocks but is right up there with some of America’s most popular parks in terms of its beauty.

Absolutely amazing. Head of swivel both incoming and outgoing. Very well set up with pulloff parking areas and signage. Great for drive through or if you want to do hikes in the park. Not to be missed ! Even if you do RED ROCK (just outside of vegas) this is worth the hour drive and more to see. As both are state parks, best deal in Vegas.

What ever you do go and visit Valley of Fire state park. This is the 2nd visit for us from the UK and we loved it even more than the first time. The superb scenic road goes through the park with superb views all around. Lots of walks to do. A must see if your in Vegas.

Short drive (hour) from Vegas - an easy drive (past Ellis Air Force Base) and lots to see when you get there. We saw big horn sheep actually just wandering around which was amazing. Rock formations are vivid and exciting and the hiking trails were exceptional. The map was invaluable as some of the best sites are on tiny loops out of the way. The only down was the visitor's center - - not much more than a gift shop and no ranger to answer questions. We will definitely go again and do more hiking this time.

Red sandstone mountains and rugged rocks reflected in the sun provide for some amazing pictures. Striped hills with pink and orange embedded with petroglyphs leftover from ancient tribes who inhabited the land. Hiking is available and interesting for all levels of abilityu.

It was an easy drive of just under an hour from Las Vegas. We started at the visitor centre and had planned which walks we wanted to do in advance from the website. Parking wasn’t a problem at any of our chosen stops and we were all amazed by the beautiful scenery (family of two adults and 11 year old boy). Definitely advise getting there early as it gets very hot towards the middle of the day. Thoroughly enjoyed Mouse’s Tank with amazing scenery and so many petroglyphs, also did Rainbow Vista, Seven Wonders Loop and stopped at a few other sites such as the petrified log and Silica Dome. All easily achievable and including an ice cream stop, we were there for 5 hours. I’d underestimated how amazing the landscape would be!

Park is gorgeous and the colours are vibrant - Amazingly beautiful! Although it was 40+ degrees Celcius, well equipped with a lot of water doing some short walks was very possible. Two things I disliked: The cruising cop doing that radar as if the $15 entry fee was not expensive enough (they don't accept any pass) in order to add some $$$ catching people going 3 miles per hour more than the speed limit is a joke to the tourists. Also, they close the road at the Scenic Vista Point 2 so there is no way to see the Fire Waves, Pastel Canyon & Seven Wonder Trails - Although there is a sign stating that it will be closed in the hot summer months....they don't reduce pricing! Still $15, which is a total rip-off. On top of it, the entrance from the East is totally retarded, oyu have to put money in an envelope end put it in a slot! What year are they living in lol! Too bad! 5 starts for the Park, 1 star for their ridiculous rip-off ways!

This is truly a hidden gem outside of Las Vegas. The hikes are manageable for most everyone. The colors and rock formations are spectacular. There is also a nice visitors center. If you are doing a longer loop hike make sure you go early as it gets very, very hot with little to no shade.

Do yourself a favor and rent a car, take the hour drive nice and early, and enjoy the park. It's 10 to enter if your rental plates are Nevada and 15 if they are out of state. They give a map at the entry. Plenty to see from the pull offs (we didn't venture off to do any hiking but maybe next time!) There are definitely plenty of picnic tables. Signage is great. The road is winding and does pitch up and down around blind corners but the view over them is fantastic. Got to see some wildlife too so keep your eyes open.

There were so many photos to take with fantastic rock formations and a range of wonderful colours.
The visitors center was very helpful with cheerful helpers and a shop with essentials for a day in the park or a keepsake to remember your visit. Some cute critters to see too!

Well worth the drive from Vegas to take in the incredible views and scenery.
We walked a number of the trails provided - all pretty flat and 2 miles or less.
One recommendation would be to plan ahead for food - once you leave Las Vegas there are some basic snack/lunch options in the visitor centre but nothing much else (we used the West entrance).

What a gorgeous state park. The weather was very hot. Take lots of water if you go in May or anytime in the summer. The few hikes that were open were not that great. I'd rather come back and do the Fire Wave hike and White Dome Hike. But you can just drive and follow the map. Most of the sites are right off the road. Definitely worth a visit!

Valley of Fire is Nevada’s first state park and truly beautiful. It cost $15 for the car. It’s open sunrise to sunset, however the entrance isn’t staffed until 8:30 AM. We arrived around 8 AM and used the self pay kiosk. There is so much to do and see here. We stopped at most the things you could drive and see and then did the hike to the Fire Wave. The path isn’t marked super great, but we easily found it. The visitor center opened at 10 AM and the sign said it closed at 4 PM. The bathrooms throughout could use some attention, but overall we had a great visit and would highly recommend Valley of Fire.

Valley of Fire was more likely than it really was. Along the road you could see mountain formations in different shades of red on the left and right. The aha effect did not happen. Part of the route was also closed.
A visitor centre is available.
Attention at the entrance you have to draw a ticket at a vending machine. The national park map doesn't work.

Whilst visiting Vegas we hired a car and visited here- took about an hour to drive there.

One of the best things we did whilst visiting Vegas, only $15 to get in, everywhere was dead quiet.

Do not attempt to visit by taxi, there landmarks are so far from each other it's almost impossible to walk- especially in the heat; we visited in June. Probably impossible to get a taxi back too, it's in the middle of nowhere.

Take plenty of water and suitable footwear, some areas is soft sand, others is rocky.

We attempted a trail but at 109° we felt it would've been too much to get there and back walking through soft sand.

The views are absolutely stunning, it's a must do especially if you're from Europe as we have nothing remotely similar to this.

We took at trip to Valley of Fire during a recent trip to Las Vegas. While less than an hour outside of downtown, do note that gas stations and eateries options diminish rapidly just outside the city limits, and there is no gas and little food available in the park itself (I believe your only option is the visitor center gift shop).
The entry fee is per vehicle, $10 for Nevada plates, $15 for out of state, payable at the ranger station at either end of the park.
The park is basically an inverted T, with entrances at either end of the line, and a long offshoot headed north that dead ends at the White Domes.
It’s Nevada, so come prepared with water and sunscreen, especially in spring/summer/fall.
The visitor center is located where the two main roads converge, and is worth a stop. There are several interesting exhibits that tie the experience up together and explain what you’re seeing elsewhere, and the rangers are there to make suggestions on the best use of your available time. They have cards printed with suggestions for what to do if you have a half day or a full day to spend in the park.
There are a number of hikes available, with different lengths and difficulty. Many involve walking through sand, so be prepared! We checked out the Cabins and the petroglyphs, both worth a stop and a hike.

Visited here on a trip thru Las Vegas to Saint George. Beautiful red rock formations. Hikes ranging from .3 miles to 1.5 long. Park is small enough to spend a few hours at the visitor center, driving thru the entire park and doing some hikes. Easy route into and out of the area especially if continuing north or south. We even saw some big horn sheep.

Excellent hiking. We took the stairs to the petroglyphs. Did two hikes. Saw bighorn sheeps sunning and grazing. Great visitor center.

So many people come to Las Vegas every year and don't even realize the natural wonders that are an hour away.

Don't be one of those people, and take a day trip out here.

Make sure you get there early, though. I left the Strip around 7:45, was entering the park by 9:15, and was on my hike by 9:45. Even then, the lots were starting to fill up, and plenty of folks were already on the trails.

I hiked what is probably the most popular ad hoc loop, first doing the Fire Wave, then crossing under the street and cutting through the box canyon to White Domes, and then finishing up on the Seven Wonders trail. It was a fairly easy task on a cooler, windy day. But you could die if you tried to tackle it in the middle of a summer day (seriously).

This is the desert, so don't expect shade or water sources. Bring your sunglasses, a sun hat, and your sunscreen, because it's... sunny.

Also, make sure you have at least rudimentary wayfinding skills. The terrain of sand and giant rocks is not conducive to well-defined paths. There are cairns here and there, but is kind of choose-your-own adventure connecting the points.

Don't expect cell phone service. You're on your own or at the mercy of passing hikers if something happens.

Going back to my suggestion to get there early... I headed out around 1 p.m., and the line of cars to get in was one or two miles long.

The park is popular, and one you've been there, it's easy to understand why. It's beautiful and in parts otherworldly. Make sure to go there if you ever get a chance.

This is a beautiful park with appropriately fiery scenery. Keep an eye on the temperature: it was almost unbearably hot even in May.

Park of Star Trek: Generations was filmed here, and the crew left behind a section of the bridge that Captain Kirks falls to his death from. Now part of a trail, the bridge is just north of the Valley of Fire Highway (which runs east-west through the park). It's on a loop that's part of the Old Arrowhead Trail. We pulled off at the Captain John G. Clark Memorial Cross, crossed to the north side of the road, and followed the loop east. The bridge is about 900 feet from the road up a slight incline.

We also really enjoyed the petroglyphs at Atlatl Rock, which are reachable by ~3 flights of stairs.

If you reach the park by 167, coming up from Hoover Dam, you also get to drive through the very scenic Lake Mead Recreational Area.

Pro's:
Magnificent red rock desert landscapes and slot canyon type formations, just beautiful (5 stars)

Con's:
Traffic entering park, 1.5 hours around 11am, log-jam on the main road trying to enter park, some little guy with an attitude running the booth about to have a mental breakdown (0 Stars)

Decided to go here while we were out in Las Vegas. So happy we made the trip. This park is spectacular and is nothing like we had ever seen coming from the East Coast. Colors and landscape were mind blowing. You just get immersed in there. You need to check this place out.

We visited Valley of Fire on the way to Zion from Vegas. It was a great family day, but definitely hot. Some trails (fire wave and pink canyon included) were closed due to high temps. We did hike the white domes trail to the slot canyon. It was a little cooler and shaded in the canyon and we appreciated the reprieve from the sun! Bring lots of water, no shade really on the walk there or back. The walk to the canyon was a little steep but the 2nd half of walk back was easier. The beehives had lots of spots for cool photos. We found the Instagram road photo on the way back to the visitors center from white dome trail. Keep an eye on the horizon to see the background. Many attractions were very close to the car/parking lots of the heat is an issue.

Gorgeous rock formations and delightful views. Easy driving and a park that should not be missed. It was $15 per car in May 2023. Even an arch can be seen, plus this is where one of the Star Trek movies was filmed. You can see the spot of the surrounding landscape. It's all quite familiar if you watch the movie before visiting here. There is wildlife here as well and we saw a ram on the rocks (see photos).

If this beautiful State Park was not located between Las Vegas and Zion,Bryce and The Gtrand Canyon - everyone would know about it, but it gets lost between is's famous sibling parks.

This park is only an hour from Las Vegas and it is spectacular. You can enjoy it just as a drive through, but I recommend taking hike on some of the trails.

You can get trail info at the Visitor's Center.

We began at the Fire wave trail head at parking 3 and then crossed over to the White Domes trail , completed the circular route and retuned to finsih the end of the Fire Trail.

The sculpted sandstone is amazing as is the different colors. It felt as if someone took out thier pain set painted the area and sculpted it. Magical.

We rented a Mustang convertible at Vegas airport (I highly recommend to really enjoy the scenery – plus, it’s not that expensive compared to other cars). We spent the afternoon there, and it was a great experience.

nice drive. 2 ways to enter the state park. you can drive thru and there is plenty of different hiking trails to take. seen some bighorn sheep. there are restrooms at most of the pull off spots. scenery was awesome.we took a couple of hours to drive thru and see the sites. does cost to go into the park.

Amazing & so interesting. Be sure to look up.. you may see the sheep/ rams. Bathrooms are clean and security are professionally nice. I highly recommend a drive through/ hike.

Our driver, Jack was great! Smooth driving the entire way. Our guide, Edward was super friendly and nice. He was helpful to everyone that needed it on the hikes. The views were incredible! Plus, the bus was comfortable and they provided lunches. The only reason why I didn't give it 5, and gave it four stars was because I would have liked a little history and background to the Valley of Fire on the 50 minute drive from the strip to the valley. Highly recommend!

I had already been to Red Rock Canyon and read that this was "better", it was better, but to be fair to Red Rock, its much bigger and very different, so don't dismiss Red Rock.

I had not been to any National Parks (or similar) before this trip so wasn't sure what to expect, everywhere I have been so far have been well organised, with maps being given out and everything very clearly marked and this was no different. There's a nice scenic drive with car park and lots of toilets, you can stop and take photos, have a walk or just sit. Its not a huge area but you could spend as much or as little time here as you want.

Recommend this if you are in the area.

From Las Vegas, we're heading to Salt Like City. The small road to the park is well signposted. We spent three hours there. It's beautiful.

The quiet in this desert park was a welcome respite from the noise of Las Vegas. Go early in the morning to avoid the hottest part of the day and you’re sure to spot herds of mountain sheep especially around the visitor’s center. The beautifully colored rocks made for spectacular backgrounds in photos. I can see why people choose this park as their wedding venue.

Marvit Ttours was amazing.
Viktor was extremely informative and we ad a great time.
Nice to have someone who truly understands all the surroundings and history.
Ride was very comfortable and we did notfeel rushed

Just about an hour out of Las Vegas. Very scenic park with massive sandstone rock formations. Did a day tour and spent about 3 hours driving the park roads. Lots of photo stops. Did not have time to do any of the hikes but there are many short hikes which can be taken.

The Valley of Fire State Park is wonderful for many reasons! First, this park is family friendly (and an excellent example of why national and state parks are so important for all to enjoy!)

The hikes range from easy to moderate (or above). The visitor center is ample for supplies for day hikers and a great educational resource.

The photo opportunities are endless!

This was the perfect Day 1 stop on our trip from Las Vegas to Zion NP. I wouldn't want to deal with the summer heat (April was plenty warm), but it was lovely and not overcrowded early in the day. Great visitors center, good signage. We did the Fire Wave, followed by Seven Wonders, which looped us back to our car. Really enjoyed.

I've heard people say this should be a national park and while I don't think it's large enough to handle that kind of traffic, it should not be missed nonetheless! There is a state park fee to enter, a nice visitors center, and several neat stops. We stopped at the Beehives, the Arch, and then hiked the White Domes, Fire Wave, and Seven Wonders Trails, all in just a few hours. They are only open from sunrise to sunset. There could be better signage when crossing the road for the Seven Wonders Trail, as nothing indicates where the trail goes at the road. The views are absolutely gorgeous!! Just an hour from Vegas and definitely worth it! They also have campgrounds.

This was a great place to spend a day on our trip to Vegas. I have breathing issues since I got Covid 10 months ago and can no longer hike (hopefully it will be temporary) so was looking for a park to visit that my husband could do some minor hiking and I could still visit and enjoy the view. We drove all over the park and it was amazing, beautiful and fascinating. The views are unique, the colors are spectacular. We managed to pick a day that there was only like 6 other cars in the whole place. We were greeted at the start by a Bighorn (he was watching the road). Would definitely go back again.

We swung through on our drive from Las Vegas to Zion National Park at about 8 in the morning, so the day was still comfortable if not cool. The sights were incredible and the hike to the Fire Waves easy and very scenic. The patterns and colors in the rocks are incredible. The Petroglyphs were interesting and the inkings that had been done intriguing. I was hoping to use my National Parks pass that was accepted at Red Rock Canyon, but alas, I had to cough up $15 for the State Parks.
We had a great couple of hours and would have done the Lake Mead route back if we weren't headed the opposite direction.

I was visiting Vegas for a few days - my first trip to Nevada - and this was by far my favorite part of the trip. This park is beautiful with so much to see and really great, manageable hikes. I spent a few hours here with a friend, and easily could have spent the whole day. We did the Rainbow Vista Trail and had so much fun. Vegas wasn't really my thing, but if I ever return to Nevada, this would be the first place on my itinerary. I had sand in my suitcase even after shaking out my hiking boots three times, but it was totally worth it. Bring water and sunscreen, and be prepared for sand and wind. Afterwards, we went to the Hoover Dam, which was a short drive away.

Visited Valley of Fire State Park for the first time and really enjoyed driving through and seeing the gorgeous views. We didn't do much hiking because the temperature was in triple digits!

This was unbelievable gorgeous. We went during late afternoon. The park was not crowded and there were wildflowers. My friend liked it more than the Grand Canyon.
Make sure to keep your gas tank full, take advantage of potty break opportunities, and take water. (We got stuck in traffic from a wreck.)

The park has signs warning hikers about the July heat (about 115 F )
to stay hydrated.
We chose to hike early in the morning to avoid the strong sun rays. Purified water with minerals and electrolytes ( Alkaline 88 ) and fresh fruits kept us moving in comfort. Clothing the whisks away the sweat and dries quickly with long sleeves and pants protected our limbs from sunburn. The large red rock formations on sandy soil with the blue sky and puffy white clouds made it an enchanting trail.

This park is easy to pass by when driving from Vegas to St George. Don’t miss it! It is amazing. Beautiful landscapes, wonderful hikes, camping…it has everything. You will not regret a day at Valley of Fire.

My daughter heard about this place and was eager to see. We drove the main road through the park and saw some amazing scenery. The park was on the honor system after 430pm and admission was they had an envelope for the admission fee. Amazing if people so it. I paid the $10 because I had no idea of anyone was checking. The visitors center was closed when we arrived but restrooms were decent. The trail was beautiful and we enjoyed driving through.

Valley of Fire is so beautiful! It completely exceeded by expectations. If you are spending time in Las Vegas you must visit this state park.

Have to give a special acknowledgment to Carol in the visitors center. She was so friendly & informative.

Driving into the actual park felt like going into some "Star Trek movie set. The terrain evolves from dull brown to this fiery coral/pink/red world, which, in itself, was just mesmerizing.

Since we were here in November, the weather was cool and the crowds were (thankfully) somewhere else.

Aside from the incredible landscape, we walked down one of the many trails and saw hundreds of ancient pictographs from the many Native American groups that were here long before us. Just incredible.

The BIGGEST surprise was watching a small group (7-8) male Bighorn Sheep strolling through the park. These animals, who are on the Endangered species list, where magnificent.

While I an not sure when I will come this way again, if I do, I will try and spend some more time exploring this fantastic place.

beautiful natural structures. beware lack of GPS in the area. we opted to drive and not hike due to the heat. but fun for taking family pictures

If you get tired of the strip and Casino, I highly recommend this place. It is only an hour and a half drive from the city of Las Vegas to the West entrance of the park. Be prepare to spend a whole day to explore this natural wonders. Use your imagination when you are looking at the rock formations. You will be surprised to what you see.

Please note: visited in February 2019.

What a beautiful park, valley of fire really really does live up to its name it’s an absolutely spectacular place to visit. I really can’t recommend it enough as it’s just everything and then some just wow !!!

Nice day trip from Las Vegas. State park so they don’t take passes, but well worth the $15 entrance fee. Lots of places to stop and photography is a must!

The fall, winter and spring are excellent times to visit the Valley of Fire state park (we were there in February).
The park is well looked after, with many restrooms, and a main visitor center. We arrived about 9 am and initially there were few other visitors, but by the time we left at 2:30 pm, most parking areas were nearing capacity, so we would advise an early arrival. We also brought water and snacks to eat. We arrived at the east entrance and were stunned by the beauty of the red rock formations at the elephant trail. Driving up past the visitor center is slightly reminiscent of the Arches national park, but on a smaller scale. There are incidentally many small arches in the Valley of Fire. The locations and trails are well posted. We also enjoyed the mouse tank because of its many pre-Columbian pictograms/petroglyphs (I am not sure exactly which they are). The mouse tank was empty, consistent with the current drought. The white dome trail is also highly recommended both for the different rock formations and also for the slot canyon. Atlatl rock has excellent petroglyphs. Also note worthy are the petrified logs. There are plenty of shaded picnic tables to sit and snack. This is just one of best state parks we have ever seen, as it rivals some national parks in quality.

The Valley of Fire is a beautiful, unworldly state park. There is such a diverse landscape, and it is absolutely worth the drive from Las Vegas or from anywhere else.

amazing spot with stunning views and amazing hikes. close to Vegas- you could spend a day here exploring- dont miss thsi!

This is a beautiful state park. You can see a lot of it just driving through but there are some great stops too. The visitor center is nice with some cool displays about the park. Get out at the east entrance to see Elephant Rock. Many hikes in the park are closed during the summer due to heat and past issues with rescuing hikers and don't open until the end of September. It is still a great park just to drive through with some brief stops, though.

One of the best places to visit when staying at Las Vegas
Get a receipt from the visitor centre and they will let you in and out

We rented a car and drove from Las Vegas. It’s only an hour away and was well worth it. There are beautiful places in this country and this is as nice as any we have been to. The kids might be bored, but as adults with plenty of time on their hands, we loved it. And sidenote… They say it’s a rare occurrence to see any of the big horn sheep in the park, but we were inside for four minutes and a whole family of them was walking up the road towards us!

We rented a car for the day and made the trip. It's an easy drive from Vegas and having your own cars means you can stop when/where you want at the park.

We had originally planned to go to Red Rock Canyon but an Uber driver convinced us to go to Valley of Fire instead...and we are so glad we listened! We did some great hikes and saw many otherworldly rock formations—even a few deer.

About an hour drive outside of Vegas, not a bad drive at all, we had a great day at Valley of Fire, it was our Son's 1st visit and we also took our 2 year old puppy with us and it was a perfect day, just at the start of May before it got too hot outside. We hadn't been there for years and forgot how amazing it is to visit and how beautiful the rocks are. Be prepared to walk a lot but it is totally worth the sore feet later. I wouldn't recommend going in the summer, between the heat and thunderstorms, can be a tough day but in the spring and fall, it's a must do for any nature lover!

After ten days of deserts and parks we stayed one night in Las Vegas... too much chaos and it was wonderful to abandon it and return to the wild nature. We visited the Valley of Fire, not too far from LV.
A beautiful park characterized by many characteristic red rock formations. Park to experience on the road, not very crowded and pleasant to visit. The road that with its soft curves winds through the rust-colored hills creates truly very fascinating views.
If you are lucky you may encounter some beautiful specimens of Big Horn.
I suggest avoiding a hot day: we had 40 degrees all day.

...with the Brogna's yesterday. We drove-up from Vegas on I15 and went through this state park doing the big loop through the national park afterwards and coming back home on Lake Mead Boulevard. Long trip - I think Joshua was restless and all pissed-off at his dad for his usual insanity. Sean was good; he just got all worked-up about the lake and coming out here with his friends to go fishing. Angela was alright. She tries to keep everything normal and centered. Anyway nice ride with the unusual red rocks and formations and whatever in this pretty nice state park. Saw something they got called the Elephant Rock. There was a bunch of Thai people having fun inappropriately posing on the rocks by what supposedly is the elephant's trunk. I took a picture of them. I mean the only reason it was inappropriate was there is this sign saying don't climb on the rocks. So this farang boyfriend/husband of one of Thai ladies was sitting on a rock all pissed-off at his group for disobeying the sign. I talked to him a bit. Him and his lady were hugging and kissing after she climbed down. Hey, I'm going to Thailand next month. I should bring back one too. This state park is very picturesque, and there was a lot more here I wanted to stop and see, but the Brogna's were arguing about where to stop so I just kept quiet and went along for the ride.

Lots of great views and variety of formations. Lots of sand. Shaded picnic areas. Take at least TWICE as much water as you think you might need as there is not a lot of places to refill and the dry heat uses more.

Seven Wonders trail was fun and challenging but it is NOT marked so be sure you have an app like All trails.

The cabins were a neat stop too.

Well worth the drive from Las Vegas. It's a very easy, one hour drive from the Strip. Recommend stopping at Love's on the way to use the restrooms and purchase snacks. There are no gas stations or restaurants inside the park. There are toilets within the park but you will need to bring toilet paper and hand sanitizer. The toilets were absolutely filthy. We spent our time just driving through and stopping for pictures. We had a wonderful time enjoying the scenery. There are a lot of hiking trails and picnic tables. Even if you've been to the more "spectacular" parks, this is still a very nice way to spend a free day in Las Vegas. I don't have this scenery at home so it's always a nice treat to spend time exploring the area around Las Vegas.

A quick escape from Vegas... the trip to the Valley of Fire is worth it.
Beautiful circular trails and great rock formations - even the children were fascinated and everyone was "busy"! This state park is hardly inferior to the big national parks - if you don't have time for the big parks, you should at least do this tour here.
In midsummer, however, you should pay attention to the temperatures - we were here in April and more in the afternoon, so it was super pleasant!

It's a stunner! Beautiful rocks in different colors are spread throughout the park. The rock formations resembling the human and animal species are pretty interesting. The attraction points are well marked. The only downside is the dirty restrooms. Keep yourself hydrated if you are visiting the park, especially in the summertime but avoid using the restrooms. Hiking in this park during the cooler months would be a great outdoor activity!

The setting for this park is spectacular! The campground (Arches) is lacking supervision. Sites are not cleaned in between campers. Just getting a site is first come first serve. Good in less busy times, but people came at 0630 looking for a vacant site. It didn’t stop all day! People would stop and ask when you were departing and what time!
One site had a large RV, and three additional vehicles on the lot! Barking dogs and generators going from 0700-to 8 pm. Non stop!
Bathrooms had NO running water for hand cleaning, no sanitizer and the pit toilet was close to full! The showers are located in the other campground that has electric sites. The showers were really hurting! One had NO shower head. The water came out like a fire hose. Water was either extremely hot or freezing cold. In a second shower, a clump of hair was in the shower for three days. Still there when we left. The bathrooms on that side had outdated sinks. The outside water fountain was not working.
It’s such a beautiful area and has so much potential. It does need some up keep! Maintenance is a huge issue.
If you can look past these deficiencies, the natural beauty is spectacular!

I stopped here as an afterthought and cannot tell you how impressed I was with the park. It's a great layout with one scenic drive connecting most of the hikes. I recommend entering from the bottom of the park and leaving via the road to vegas so you can see the whole park though. The hikes are varied and have clear paths that are well maintained but little shade so come prepared for that. The drive is also well worth it if you are just coming for that. I wish I had more time to stay here.

Stopped here on our way from Vegas to Zion. Wasn’t expecting much because I’d never heard of the place, but it ended up being one of our favorite stops on our 10 day trip.

The park is easily accessible and not too crowded. The Mouse road is incredibly beautiful and a great place for some serious photography. Stops I would recommend: the beehives, elephant rock and white domes hike (easy circular route with a slot canyon).

Only complaint is that the fire wave hike is closed during the summer months due to “ the heat” which is a little silly. They should do it on a day by day basis or maybe have the hike available early morning or late afternoon.

Usually we go to Valley of fire late morning or early afternoon. This time I went with the expressed intention of getting sunrise photos. I arrived well before sunrise and used the self check in to pay my fee and be on my way. Since I had already decided where I wanted to be for sunrise it was no time at all before I was there and set up. In all of my visits to Valley of fire I have never seen any of the wildlife that is there except for right around the visitor center. This time I was treated to two bands of rocky mountain sheep. They were very accommodating and posing for photos. So not only did I get my sunrise photos but also wildlife photos. Makes me want to go back for more

Great activity.
Few visitors, but it's well worth it.
About 1.5 hours drive from Vegas.
We were thrilled.
All of a sudden we arrived in another world and there were just lots of red rocks.
The murals are also worth seeing.

Great day trip.

Had a great experience at the park.
If you can, get there before 10:30 am as it gets busy. Long wait, just trying to get into the park.

Loved the fact that you can drive the park and see amazing things.

You can also park at different locations and see things like rock formations that can be climbed on, petryglyphs, natural arches, big horned sheep, and amazing drive.

Valley of Fire is an amazing State Park. The trails vary in length and difficulty, so there is indeed something for everyone. Even just driving through is pretty amazing with all the rock formations in the distance and right next to the road. If you enter on the Lake Mead side, there is a $25 toll road; however, if you have a National Parks Pass it is honored here. The entrance to the Park is $15 for those from out of state. If you arrive before the park entrance kiosk is open, there is a small parking area next to the kiosk where you can pay the fee at a fee meter. Be sure to attach this receipt to your window or keep it handy as they do randomly check. The Seven Sisters and Elephant Rock are right next to the road. Our first hike was Mouse’s Tank. It was more a stroll with some pretty amazing rock formations. The trail was level, sandy, with occasional rocks hidden in the sand that tripped me up a few times. I would recommend this trail. We weren’t able to see the Fire Wave as there were too many cars and not any parking spaces. As this is a longer trail, the parking spaces did not turn over quickly, so after circling and waiting, we gave up and went on to White Dome. The highlight of this hike is the slot canyon. This area is also very crowded. This was the biggest negative of visiting this park…no place to park. I don’t know if they ever do shuttles, but that would sure help with the congestion. In spite of this, we enjoyed our visit and glad we went.

This is a beautiful state park with good facilities. It is a little less visited, but more are discovering. Could be a nice day trip from Las Vegas. Be aware of closures of certain trails during the summer months. Open sunrise to sunset. Great place to view big horn sheep.

I drove all the way here from Vegas just to encounter a rude park ranger who firmly said cash only ($15) and she couldn't make the change. "Will you take AMX I asked"? "No", she says. "Just correct change". As I only had $20, I asked if I could just give her $20 as I would have to drive all the way back to the city. She could have cared less and it showed in her attitude. Anyway, she reluctantly decided she would make a $5 donation to the park (or something like that). First, if you're going to ask for cash, shouldn't you be able to make the change? Second, many of us use AMX exclusively and are use to some merchants objecting to the processing fees. I get it but many just add a small percentage for it's use. Third, and this is the most important. This person needs to go to customer service school. Drive all the way back to Vegas? Not even the slightest concern to her.
The park is fine once you get past the attitude.

We were very lucky to visit on a sunny April day in the mid-70s. The scenery is spectacular! The only hiccup was a 20 minute wait for the entrance station. Favorite hikes were Mouse Tank (petroglyphs!), Fire Wave and White Domes (small slot canyon).

Valley of Fire State park is a must see when visiting las Vegas, its an hour away, try to be there by noon to give you more time to discover the different rock formations…

We took the " Northshore Road " out of vegas to Valley of fire--toured the park--then took freeway back to vegas-----what a great day away from vegas----and yet back with time for nightlife------------------Valley of fire is beautiful--the color variations in the rocks are amazing----multiple hikes of every length---summer time be very careful--------we liked it much better then Red Rock Canyon which is closer to vegas

Drove from Overton through the valley with lots of stop for exploring and pictures. It was absolutely beautiful. Not too crowded when we were there and not too hot. It was fun to drive with the top down.

Incredible sights, great hiking, and petroglyphs for the whole family, just avoid the summer heat. Small trails all the way to multi day trails, and camping.

Due to health issues, we were hoping to find a short, easy trail to take - actually enjoyed a sandy flat walk at the bottom of one of the "dips" - (I think it might have been the "third dip") - wasn't so impressed with the Elephant Rock, enjoyed the Beehives and Rainbow Vista

Fantastic views of nature and culture. The trails were terrific and actually saw a few desert rams among the rocks and a desert tortoise.

So beautiful. About an hour north of Vegas but worth it. We loved all the scenic views and trails that were easier. Nice people in the visitor center

One of our favorite places to visit near Las Vegas. We are not hikers, and this BEAUTIFUL state park has many gorgeous places to see without hiking, and many trails for hikers. We would totally go back again if we find ourselves in the area.

Never seen geography like it, wish they showed stuff like this in schools.

Make sure you check that its open as they regularly shut due to extreme temps etc.

Entrance fee was $10 for me as my rental car had Nevada plates, straight away I saw big horned sheep wandering around near the visitor centre which was cool.

I recommend going to fire wave car park and then walking the fire waves, white dome, 7 wonders route (I used AllTrails app which helped massively) you can essentially walk a figure of 8 and end up back at the car park.

Afterwards you can just drive to the other places you'd like to see (generally it's a 5-10min walk from their respective car parks)

I also recommend going to see Atlatl Rock, The Beehives, Arch Rock, Petrified Logs, Mouse's Tank and if you get a chance have a snack/lunch at the Seven Sisters picnic area.

I was there for about 4-5 hours and saw 85-90% of the park but I walk fairly quickly so I'd say to allow the whole day here if your a family.

Absolute must see while in Vegas. The beauty is breathtaking and the wildlife came out for our visit. Loved the big horn sheep and antelope mice were so cute. Got amazing pictures and plan to go back.

Amazing hike with awe inspiring views! Saw wildlife! Guide was patient and very knowledgeable. Liked that it was a small group, felt personalize. Half day event, just enough time. MUST DO

We left Las Vegas to go to Zion National Park. This made a perfect half day visit. Boy do we wish we had a whole day in cooler season! We will be back. It is absolutely stunning!

Lots of short hikes and trails leading to amazing big rocks. We went up the Atlatl Rock to see the petroglyphs. Went to the beehives; saw the Seven Sisters; the Elephant Rock. Took a short drive to Rainbow Vista.

Went in from the west entrance and exited via the east entrance. It made a perfect way to get to Zion.

Next time we will come in spring or fall, when the Fire Waves trail is open and spend the whole day here!

You can see so much diverse landscape in a short time at Valley of Fire. This is my second time here and both were equally enjoyable. In December we got to see so many big horned sheep it was unbelievable! Today was 101 degrees, so we kept our outside walking/hiking time to a minimum. Even from the car, there is much to enjoy here!

Coming in cooler weather is optimal because the trails are fabulous here!

The Valley of Fire is one of the parks near Vegas. It is not free, you will have to pay a flat rate per vehicle (15 USD at the time of my visit). The sites to see are generally the following: Fire Wave, Elephant Rock, Atlatl Rock, White domes and the Rainbow Vista. The “Mouse’s Tank Road” will take you – without much walking and without difficulty – to interesting spots. For the rest, it will depend on the time you stay and your interests. Previously go where visitors center for map and advice.

After covering the grand canyon, Zion, horseshoe bend, snow canyon, or last of the parks stop for this trip was valley of fire state park. We were driving on I-15 from St. George to vegas. Somewhere in between there is a single track highway leading to valley of fire state park. This is around 20 plus miles. We reached the park around 11.00 am from the west entrance. We made a few scenic stops before reaching the visitor center. There were restrooms and ample park info available. We drove on the few routes inside and the rock formations and colours were all super. We hiked a bit, took some pictures and enjoyed the views. Saw elephant rock, hiked the fire wave and finally drove to the east entrance. We had the choice of leaving from this entrance towards las vegas and hoover dam but google showed the west entrance to be shorter and quicker so we took the same route out. Overall a very good 2 hour stop.

We rented Slingshots from Las Vegas Drop Tops and took them out to the Valley of Fire. It was the perfect day! The Valley of Fire is absolutely STUNNING! It’s amazing to explore the Earth that God created! I’d love to go back and explore more on a day that isn’t 90+! Highly recommend renting a slingshot and head out to see the sights. On the way back we came past Lake Mead and saw 2 wild horses standing along side the road, what an experience!

Valley of Fire is gorgeous! Great hikes, great sights and great information provided along the way. It's about an hour outside of Las Vegas but we'll worth the trip. You won't be disappointed!

About a one-hour drive from Las Vegas, the park has spectacular red rock views with many parking lots just steps away. Good visitors center where you should get water and maybe food is staying long.

Here are a few tips for you before visiting the park.

We left from Las Vegas on a Wednesday around 7AM and arrived at the park around 8:30 or so. When we arrived, we were the only car at the entrance kiosk. I would highly recommend that you get there early. We left a little after 1 PM and there were probably 150 cars waiting to get in.

Once in the park, we drove directly to the fire wave/ white domes trail. Do this hike as soon as you get to the park in order to find parking. Also, you want to be there early enough to beat the heat. Bring plenty of water. Once you pass the visitor center, there is no water available. After you hike fire wave trail, go to Mouses Tank Trail. There you will see some petroglyphs and it’s a short hike.

While driving around, look for the desert big horn sheep. We were lucky enough to see them.

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What an amazing place , beautiful sandstone landscape. It’s hard to believe it’s only an hour from Las Vegas.I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get away from the rat race for a while and experience this.

Cost is an additional $25 entry fee to drive through lake mead, that was the way google maps took us. The valley of fire state park entry fee is $15, take the interstate. Beautiful park, hard to walk on the soft sand. Bring toilet paper with you as the restrooms never had any, o lay gas at the visitor centre.

I thought I would spend like an hour in this place, but spent more than four! Don’t forget to get your map at the entrance, you’ll need it. Amazing oalce to hike and view.

I took the scenic route from Las Vegas (NV) to St. George (UT), and since this trip was all about experiencing red rocks, I decided to swing by the Valley of Fire State Park. Am I glad I did! This is a GEM of a site. Stunning! The colors/formations rival those of Snow Canyon near St. George... arguably even surpassing them! How is it I've never heard of this place? Even in mid-October, it was HOT! Bring loads of water; bring electrolytes, too. If I'm ever in the Vegas area again, I'm coming here, because it merits more time than the two hours I spent driving through and taking a couple of short hikes. Loved the beehive sandstone formations and Atlatl rock petroglyphs. Petrified logs hinting at the lush woodland (look at the diameter of the trunks!) that used to be in this Mars-like landscape. The CCC cabin is a nice stop.

It´s very fantastic, it looks like a Lunar or Martian landscape!!! And knowing that he is from Las Vegas, it would be an unmissable trip. In summer, is the best time of year to visit this park.....???? Iwold like to gosoon!

Just 1 1/2 hrs drive from LV. Easy nice driving! The park itself is amazing, very picturesque, colorful & beautiful! Great for sightseers & hikers alike! Nice break from the hustle of the Strip! It's something different to do while in Vegas!

One of the MOST BEAUTIFUL state parks I have ever seen! It was a beautiful sunny clear day when my husband and I decided to visit the park. We hiked to Mouse's Tank which was really cool. A sign tells you why it is called Mouse's Tank. We also hiked the Rainbow Vista trail. I think that one had petroglyphs which were fascinating to see. We saw the Beehives when we came into the park but there were too many people taking pictures so we didn't stop there. My favorite hike was the approximately 2 mile Seven Wonders Loop hike through the Pink Canyon and to the Fire Wave. Such beautiful colors everywhere! There are two parking lots for this hike and you can hike the loop in either direction. If you hike in a clockwise direction you will see the Fire Wave first then onto the Pink Canyon.
You will then cross the road and continue hiking through beautiful landscape of sandstone and rock. This will take you back to the parking lot. We started the hike close to 1 pm and it did get quite hot so make sure you take water and take time to rest if you need to. We got pretty tired towards the end. FYI my husband and I are both in our early 60s. Also, make sure you follow the metal poles marked with yellow paint to guide you back to the parking lot. Thank goodness someone who had just hiked the Seven Wonders Loop told us this or otherwise we would have wandered off trail and might still be there! We spent several hours at this park and did not get to see everything, so we are looking forward to going back. Totally worth the visit!

Great colours and very interesting landscape. Very hot in August! Can be done in a couple of hours as a drive through from Zion to Vegas.

Absolutely stunning scenery with well marked trails. Even in the heat of summer it was worth it (bring lots of water). We hiked the White Dome trail - it’s relatively short and has a little bit of everything (short slot canyon too!)

This is about a 40 min drive outside of Las Vegas. It is a state park so there is a $15 fee per car for out of state cars and a $10 fee per car for in state vehicles. They have a lovely visitor center with restrooms. There are many picnic spots with table available on a first come basis. You can drive the park and view glorious scenery and never leave the comfort of your car. There are many hiking trails but come prepared with the correct equipment and plenty of water. I would recommend this for the old and young. You can view petroglyphs, rock formations, cabins and beautiful landscapes all from your car or be more adventurous and hike!!

Wow! Valley of Fire SP is stunningly gorgeous! It's not far from Las Vegas and well worth the drive. The views are amazing. Fire Wave is spectacular but so is the rest of the park. My family and I really enjoyed our visit. We arrived fairly early in the morning and did not have any parking issues. Since it is December, the temperature was very comfortable as well. I highly recommend visiting this park!

Such a large and beautiful state park. I’m a local and like to drive through Lake Mead Conservation Area to get there. The drive is spectacular. Hikes and views are national park worthy.

Valley of Fire State Park is unique. You can view petroglyphs, arches and unique rock formations, and slot canyons all in one place!

A nice easy drive from Las Vegas Strip. Well worth the drive with amazing scenery and rock formations along with wildlife such as mountain goats etc... The only negative was the line up to get in. Apparently our 45 minute wait was less than usual.

The state park itself is really fun to explore. So many different landscapes to see, and also you might see some wildlife.

Taking off one star because when we entered the park there was no one manning the booth where you pay. We had to pay the fee and fill out a permit slip and display it in our windshield. That's not the problem. The issue was that they only accept cash and there was no working cash machine. So many people were driving up and out of luck because they didn't have the correct change. We didn't either but we asked someone else and they were able to break a $20 for us. This caused so much frustration from so many people. It was a busy Saturday in March, during peak spring break season, you'd think they would staff the gate.

We love this park! We did more research this time and got to see quite a few things. It was super hot and you have to be sure to have sun protection for all parts and plenty of water. We enjoyed hiking through some areas and taking plenty of pics. We have to come back during the winter so we can see the wave they have in the park since we weren't allowed to see it during the summer heat

Vegas daytrip and return to nature.If you want to get away from the glitz and lights of the strip,this is a trip worth taking.Good hikes for all capabilities,Visitors center very informative & maps/staff have good suggestions/info.Take at least two or three hours to drive the park for great views or plan for longer if there to enjoy some hikes.

This is an amazing state park with endless hiking opportunities. There is plenty of spots to stop and take pictures. However, I cannot imagine coming here in the summer as it would have to be so hot. Highly recommend this get away from a short drive from Vegas.

Only an hour drive north of Vegas was absolutely breathtaking views of the desert, multiple colours and scenery. Highly recommend it for a day trip. We did explore every stop in just three hours - if you wanted to do more hiking probably take you a few more hours we just did the Mouse Tank trail which had very soft sand to hike in but really neat scenery.

We used Canyon Tours located in Las Vegas. Took a SUV tour. John was our guide and was great! Very knowledgeable and lots of interesting fun facts. This park is beautiful and ethereal. We had a picnic lunch included. Booking was easy and you have hotel pick up and delivery in a pink vehicle, so super easy to spot your transportation. Highly recommend if you have a half day to spare in Vegas.

This park is spectacular. The colors are vivid. Worth the 1 HR drive from LV. I went to Red Rock canyon after this and it wasn't even close in beauty.

We started off at the visitor center to get acclimated and then spent most of our time on White Domes Road. This road is dotted with many scenic vistas along its entire length and afforded us the opportunity to observe several desert bighorn sheep.

Great for hiking, just make sure you bring lots of water, especially if you go during the summer months

The Valley of Fire presents an outstanding landscape. There are petroglyphs on the rocks and some excellent treks. If you are in Las Vegas this is a great day out!

Great, short trails that offer some magnificent experiences and beauty. The drive through the park alone is worth the fee.

We enjoyed our day at this state park, we were there for about 4 hours. A map was provided that clearly showed all the sites of interest and included the distance to hike/walk. There is a paved road that you follow to get to each site of interest and signs clearly mark where things are. There are bathroom facilities at each site of interest, along with areas for a picnic. The trails aren't long, but most are through sand which makes it more difficult then walking on a dirt trail. I would recommend to bring water as there is little shade on the trails and it gets hot quick. Lots of photo opportunities to see amazing rock formations and vibrant colors. There is a visitor center, but we didn't stop and go in.

The most beautiful park to hike or drive. Every turn surprises with vibrant color and amazing formations. Even as a beginner hiker, this park is worth the climb.

We had a car rented in Vegas for the day and decided to take in a couple of national parks. Our car rental person recommended we see Valley of Fire. It is quite a drive north of Vegas although the roads were pretty good overall. Visit the Visitor Center for sure. Lots of hiking opportunities and incredible geology. Sandy hikes in some places. Bring your camera/cellphone. The only downside is the trail markings are poor and in one place very misleading so maybe check with Rangers first. You will need more than two hours to cover the park and take some walks/hikes. Views are spectacular. Worth the drive from Vegas.

The views were amazing. Our tour guide/driver Max was very informative. He was on time and snacks were provided.

A local that I met in Las Vegas recommended that I make the extra effort to visit Valley of Fire State Park over the easier to access Red Rock, and it was definitely worth it! Some of the most beautiful hikes I’ve done, and there’s an interesting little museum in the visitor center where you can learn about the history of the ancient petroglyphs that you’ll see in the park and the way of life for the indigenous people who lived there. Be sure to do the Seven Wonders Trail, the Pastel Canyon Trail, and the White Domes Trail. You’ll need 5 or 6 hours at the park to make the most of it. Highly recommend!

Sarah was a fantastic tour guide! She is so knowledgeable! We learned so much about the rocks plants animals and the park. I went on the moderate afternoon hike. The trail was so beautiful. We were a group of three. Sarah put safety first. She was so friendly enthusiastic energetic and funny! Even though I chose the moderate hike it was still challenging with crevices ledges and rock scrambling. Sarah was a fine photographer and had water and snacks on hand. An amazing experience! I highly recommend this hike to everyone!

It’s very hot in summer in that place but the surrounding are really awesome
You can make many stops in the way and see petroglyphs for instance.
Some trails are closed when the weather is too hot

Beautiful park. Trails were kept very clean. We enjoyed our day walking all the trails, especially the White Domes trail, which was our favorite.

A wonderful tour, during which Edward took very good care of everyone on the (lovely and comfortable) bus. Water, snacks, lunch, more water, napkins, cleansing wipes - all were generously provided. We were picked up right on time at one of several pick-up locations offered. The views on the entire tour were breathtaking; lots of opportunities to explore and take pictures. Edward was a willing photographer at all times. He was friendly and always judging the mood and interests of the group. Personally, I would have definitely wanted more time at the visitor's center, which was a mini-museum of the history and geology of the area and a weath of information!

The driver was Jack and he made the entire excursion smooth and seamless! A real professional.

This is such a beautiful place,we took a sunset tour with a guide,such amazing colours,and to watch the sun go down over the valley was stunning,nice bit of walking and great to see the surrounding areas

Nice state park between Las Vegas and Zion on the way between. Nice short walks (up to 1.5 miles) and road through the park.

Starting with the park rangers at the Visitor's Center, wonderfully helpful. They did direct us to two "easy" trails for senior citizens (63 and 67). White Dome and Mouse Tank.

People with knee or hip issues should know that the trails are soft sand and pose some difficulty. We did see many people turning back on White Dome. There is a fairly steep descent which we chose not to risk. Mouse Tank is more of a flat trail and with care is manageable. Climbing the last part of the trail is definitely worth it for the view.

Worth the hike for the views alone.

I really wanted to love this park because I saw such great reviews and amazing pictures. But, I left feeling underwhelmed. Maybe it was the extreme heat, but I just wasn't feeling it. I've been to similar places with red rock formations that were just as beautiful and less hot that I enjoyed more.

Many of the hikes were closed due to heat, and the gift shop was also closed for inventory. The lady at the gate told me I could pay admission at the visitor center, but when I arrived, no one was there to take my money. In fact, there was a sign saying be back in 30 minutes. I'm not waiting there for that long. I found an employee and tried to pay her, but she said no, that's not my job. So, I drove through the park for free!

Normally, it's $15 admission, and there are many hikes to check out. My advice is to NOT go in the summer. It is REALLY hot!!!

Enjoyed our visit. We arrived around 8am and glad that we did. We were able to park at all the places and explore while it was quiet and less people. I definitely would go again.

We came in from the Lake Mead side this time, and the views are amazing as you top the hill and look down into Valley of Fire. It's a lot more impressive than coming in from the highway.
We hiked up to Mouse's Tank and were treated to a flute concert with a tour group that was there with Road Scholar. Amazing sound in the natural ampitheater. I love this hike because of all the petroglyphs you can search for along the way.
In terms of petroglyphs, Atlatl Rock is always a treat. Many steps (73, someone said?). If you go to the left at the base, you can see some more without having to climb up, if that is a consideration for you.

Along with petroglyphs if you're interested in that sort of thing. Good trails for a bit of exercise too. Only downside was that the NP pass does not work here so was an additional $15 for entry. We free camped nearby in the desert so that made up for it.

This park was super cool. We were driving around thinking that the terrain looked like another planet. The rocks were either very red or more of a white color. Even in mid-April, a one mile walk was the most we could do without passing out from the heat. The fire canyon overlook trail and white domes trail were the two we chose, and we really liked both of them. It was really surprising that all of the parking lots were full of cars, and there were a lot of people at this park.

This is my second time hiking the park, and it was terrific in the fall: less heat and fewer people. We got great photos on Rainbow Vista and the bee hive trails. Bring plenty of water and comfortable shoes. Trail heads are right off the road.

This is one of the most amazing places on-earth. Try to be there before the Sun sets for the most Amazing views - Try to get there no less than 90 minutes prior to Sunset ....the mountains will block the Sun early there.

We got to the Valley of fire at 6:00 am. It was beautiful with the sun just past rising. So much to see. There were many pulloffs for pictures. Also many of restrooms or latrines to stop at. The visitor center wasn't t open til 9:00 and we were on our way to the Hoover dam already. It was about an hour from Las Vegas. We will come back again.

Absolutely the most beautiful location, even better than the Grand Canyon. Although the park was full, the drive through was still very enjoyable. The trails were pretty packed with people in late October, so we stuck to driving the park. The campground looked ok, with plenty of room but no privacy to speak of and no vegetation. Traffic backed up due to a mountain sheep near the side of the road. It was comical to see people pouring out of their vehicles to get a photo.

Crowds aside, it was a truly awesome visit. The landscape was like Mars, and it changes so starkly as soon as you get into the park and again when you leave. The colors, rock formations and all were just outstanding. Take the scenic route there from Boulder City. Go through Lake Mead Park and you’ll have the road to yourself and some great springs to stop at along the way.

Awesome state park! We loved all of the amazing views and the easy hikes to see more than one can from the road. We saw a big horn sheep near the natural arches trail. So cool!

Highly recommend to make a day trip there if you visit vegas. I was bit concerned about driving around the park as people mentioned spotty internet throughout the state park. It turns out that It is totally fine. Instead of spending $150 per person for tour. It is easier to rent a car and drive there yourself. Signs of each landmarks are very clear. We arrived the park around noon. It took around 15-20mins to queue up for entrance fee ($15 per vehicle) . You would be given a map marked with all the interesting stops. Since we started the day kinda late , we didn’t have enough time to do detail hike for each spots. If you are interested in hiking, you may want to go there early in the morning, especially the day light is much shorter during winter time. When we left the park , sun started going down around 4pm.

Drove out from Vegas for the day... it was my second time here. The first time was just quick detour stop on the way to Zion.

Did three easy/moderate hikes. The views were just awesome. My favorite part was the little slot canyon hike. First time my wife hiked a slot canyon and it was the highlight of her entire Vegas trip.

Needed to brush up on my geology as there was so much to take in. The visitors center did a good explaining what we saw.

Shortly after arriving, two of our car tyres blew! We had no phone service and we were very scared, being stuck in the desert with no way home in the boiling heat and taxis refusing to come out into the park. The two women working in the information centre were amazing and I cannot thank them enough. They let us use the landline to contact the car hire place and gave support and reassurance until we finally sorted how we would get back to Vegas. A young man working in the gift shop was also very kind and offered us a lift back to Vegas, and the young lady who offered to take us to the nearest town so we could get a taxi. Without everyone being so kind, I have no idea how we would’ve got back to Vegas. Thank you so so so much!

A little visited park, it's a shame. It's really worth it, landscapes that change as the kilometers go by. Easy to meet animals. It is not part of the ticket for the entrances to the large parks, but access is only €10. You can get there from Las Vegas in an hour. Be careful, the heat is terrible and there are no water fountains

If you're near Lake Mead, Death Valley, or Vegas this is a MUST STOP. It's a great drive through spectacular scenery. Short on time? Just drive and don't stop. You'll be amazed. You'll want to stop and enjoy the scenery, the petroglyphs, the beauty of this park.

The colors and shapes are unique and interesting.

Skip Vegas--and spend a day here. If you can drive through the Lake Meade area to get there--it's even more amazing.

We sat for 1/2 hour in a line (only 8-10 vehicles ahead of us) to pay to enter. It took 30 minutes to admit 4-5 of those vehicles. So three of us in different vehicles decided to walk up and see what the process was like and read any available instructions in case we could expedite the process. The park ranger in the booth told us people were not engaging him in lengthy conversations as they paid. It was simply his computer was so slow that it took that long to check in one car and collect $15. As we were waiting, another 10 to 15 vehicles approached on the road behind us and got in the line. Sadly, we u-turned and baled on seeing Valley of Fire. It took almost half an hour on the narrow winding road from I 15 to the park entrance So, roundtrip and sitting in line was almost 1 1/2 hours wasted. Sad.

PS--We had tried to purchase a day pass online in advance but the online system would kick us into an area to purchase overnight camp sites. And when we arrived, we did not see a way that cars with a pass could have gone around this line anyway.

We've never hiked in the desert, and this was a great way to be introduced to it. It was absolutely beautiful. The colors were astonishing. We saw petroglyphs and 4 big horn sheep. The hike took extra long because of all the stops for the ooo's & awe's and pictures. The time of year was good - not too crowded and not hot. We went in the middle of the week. We walked Mouse's Tank and hiked the Fire Wave, White Domes, Seven Wonders loops.

About an hour outside of Las Vegas and definitely worth the trip. We were there for about 3 hours and hiked 2 full trails and looked around a couple of others. The landscape and the trails were otherworldly. The best day we had on our trip to Vegas. Stopped at In and Out for lunch and then headed to the Valley of Fire. If your family likes hiking and scrambling over rocks- GO

Very scenic and unusual rock formations and colors. It was a nice change of pace from the usual Las Vegas activities. We would recommend this to people wanting to see the beauty of the dessert and nature.

The hidden gem of the area and much less crowded that Red Rocks and a lot prettier. Mainly 100 to 200 tall rock outcroppings of red and some other rocks. The small park is on one side of a valley on a road between I 15 and Lake Mead. Only one 11 mile dead end road into the park with several short hikes to viewing points or about a mile loop trails. Nothing very strenuous but are some steep sections. There is a small welcome center with water, working bathrooms and snacks, no real food. Loads of outhouses at the parking pullouts.
You can easily see the park in a day, is only an hour north of Vegas on I-15. This is a state park so there is a fee. There is also a fee to enter Lake Mead Park south of the VOF. It can get very hot there in the afternoons in the summer.

We both very much enjoyed our visit to this beautiful area. We budgeted a couple of hours for this visit and we ended up spending half a day there and it wasn’t enough. We hiked a couple of the trails and went up to see the 3000 year old petroglyphs which were very impressive. The amazing contrast of the red sandstone outcrops juxtaposed with the grey, and tan limestones is simply stunning. It is an easy drive north of Las Vegas. The State of Nevada has done an excellent job providing and maintaining the infrastructure in terms of well marked trails, public washrooms and picnic areas. You need a whole day there at a minimum.

The valley of fire lives up to its name: it is very hot.

Make sure you have enough water with you and it's a plus if your car has air conditioning!

You can drive through the park yourself with your car.

In the middle of the park is a visitor center and it is worth stopping here.

For the rest, you can drive through the park at your own pace and enjoy all the viewpoints and take photos.

I'm not big on nature, but I started to dip my toe in the great outdoors during the 2020 lockdown. Wanting some alone time, I set out very early for Valley of Fire state park with my phone, a cooler, hat, and sunscreen. It was my first visit, and I didn't have much of a plan.

I arrived before opening, so I had to sit and wait for about 20 minutes. A line of cars quickly formed behind me. Admission is a reasonable $10. I made a beeline for the small visitors center to look at a park map and get any other valuable information. There's a small museum at the center, a tiny gift shop, rangers on hand to answer questions, restrooms, and a "backyard" with multiple bird feeders that allows for terrific bird watching. There is a very easy "hike" by the parking lot, which is great if (like me) you aren't experienced but still want to get some photos of the gorgeous red rock formations.

The park has lots of hiking trails, but I did not take any. There is a ton to see just off the road, and you can never get out of your car and still experience the beauty. There are several loops that I drove multiple times. Be sure to watch out for local wildlife: there was an actual traffic jam caused by bighorn sheep that just didn't want to budge. Animals ALWAYS have the right of way, so don't be a jerk.

I enjoyed hours of quiet solitude until the crowds picked up. Tour buses and hikers and families flooded the park about 3 hours after opening. Arrive early if you want some peace and quiet.

Had some extra time before flying out of Vegas so stopped here around noon. Long & slow road to arrive at the actual park. Then… had to wait in line for about a half hour as the ticket both only had one lane. Cars from NV are $10 & other cars are $15. More for larger vehicles, etc.
It was very well laid out. You will want to wear good tennis shoes or boots as such trails have you walking in lots of deep sand. Some of the roads throughout the park are a little worn but drove fine. Lots of fun & definitely a hidden gem!