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Valley of Fire State Park

P.O. Box 515, Overton, Nevada 89040

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DO NOT MISS IT !

  • 5 out of 5 stars by bxclent from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • December 3, 2010
Quote: My husband & I were there 4 years ago at the end of May.It was our last day in Vegas before our flight out that evening.I love archeology, ancient ruins & petroglyphs, so I was very excited.For a while we thought we were lost driving in the... Read the full Valley of Fire State Park review

Worth the Drive!

  • 5 out of 5 stars by heathr from LaSalle, Michigan
  • January 30, 2009
Worth the Drive!
Quote: Valley of Fire State Park is about 90 minutes from Las Vegas. It is a beautiful place with unspoiled vistas of red rock formations. It is a drive-thru area, so no walking is necessarily required. There is a visitor center, as well as several areas... Read the full Valley of Fire State Park review

Valley of Fire

  • 5 out of 5 stars by bocch from Vernon, New Jersey
  • December 30, 2006
Quote: Valley of Fire is a state park that has of course red rocks. Actually has multi colored rocks. This area also has many rock formations caused by water erosion and wind. The area also has well preserved petrocliffs. It has drawings on rocks that... Read the full Valley of Fire State Park review

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Petroglyph Canyon and Mouse's Tank

  • 4 out of 5 stars by callen60 from Ozarks, Missouri
  • August 24, 2006
Petroglyph Canyon and Mouse's Tank
Quote: At Capitol Reef, our oldest daughter was completely captivated by petroglyphs. As she looked for books about her new-found interest at Cedar Breaks, the friendly bookstore volunteer offered a suggestion: "Stop at Mouse’s Tank at Valley of Fire," she... Read the full Valley of Fire State Park review

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Valley of Fire State Park

  • 3 out of 5 stars by callen60 from Ozarks, Missouri
  • August 24, 2006
Valley of Fire State Park
Quote: There’s two kinds of metaphorical ‘fire’ in this Valley—geological and meteorological. Although it could be either, I’m betting the name stems from the park’s red, red rock. But as my local friend said, after 10 days in this region, you’ve seen... Read the full Valley of Fire State Park review

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Valley of Fire State Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Saphira from Pine Hill, New Jersey
  • July 23, 2006
Valley of Fire State Park
Quote: The sun was causing the road to shimmer the day we visited Valley of Fire. It was easy to see how early settlers had mistaken the bright red rocks as firey pillars. The park was a scenic one—hour drive from the Vegas strip and light on the wallet... Read the full Valley of Fire State Park review

From journal Las Vegas- A Different WILD

Valley of Fire State Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by NJdudette from Newton, New Jersey
  • September 7, 2005
Valley of Fire State Park
Quote: The Valley of Fire State Park is located only six miles from Lake Mead and 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas via Interstate 15 and on exit 75. Valley of Fire is Nevada's oldest and largest state park, dedicated 1935. The valley derives its name from... Read the full Valley of Fire State Park review

From journal Las Vegas in September

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Valley of Fire State Park

  • 5 out of 5 stars by MCJ graduate from German Valley, Illinois
  • May 5, 2005
Valley of Fire State Park
Quote: If you have to choose one attraction outside of Las Vegas because of time limitations, select the Valley of Fire State Park. It is a magnificent natural wonder. It is about 6 miles from Lake Mead and about 1 hour from Vegas via Interstate 15 and off... Read the full Valley of Fire State Park review

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Valley of Fire State Park

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Sergey from Boston, Massachusetts
  • May 15, 2004
Valley of Fire State Park
Quote: Only about an hour or so driving from the strip, this park is an absolute must! Don't waste your time in the casinos, but grab your camera, pack a lunch with lots of water, and spend a day outdoors. You'll see some of the most out-of-this-world... Read the full Valley of Fire State Park review

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Valley of Fire State Park

  • 5 out of 5 stars by dswett1 from West Covina, California
  • May 10, 2004
Valley of Fire State Park
Quote: The Valley of Fire State Park is a natural wonder to behold. It is located about an hour north and east of Las Vegas. The first thing you notice about this place is the color of the rock formations. They are, as the name implies, crimson like... Read the full Valley of Fire State Park review

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