Valley of Fire State Park

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P.O. Box 515, Overton, Nevada 89040(702) 397-2088
Description: 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...Read More
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DO NOT MISS IT !

by bxclent

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

December 3, 2010

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 more
Worth the Drive!
Worth the Drive!

by heathr

LaSalle, Michigan

January 30, 2009

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 more
Valley of Fire

by bocch

Vernon, New Jersey

December 30, 2006

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 more

From journal Vegas Babeeee!

Petroglyph Canyon and Mouse's Tank
Petroglyph Canyon and Mouse's Tank

by callen60

Ozarks, Missouri

August 24, 2006

Best of IgoUgo 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 more
Valley of Fire State Park
Valley of Fire State Park

by callen60

Ozarks, Missouri

August 24, 2006

Best of IgoUgo 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 more


Valley of Fire State Park
Valley of Fire State Park

by Saphira

Pine Hill, New Jersey

July 23, 2006

Best of IgoUgo 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 more
Valley of Fire State Park
Valley of Fire State Park

by NJdudette

Newton, New Jersey

September 7, 2005

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 more

From journal Las Vegas in September

Valley of Fire State Park
Valley of Fire State Park

by MCJ graduate

German Valley, Illinois

May 5, 2005

Best of IgoUgo 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 more
Valley of Fire State Park
Valley of Fire State Park

by Sergey

Boston, Massachusetts

May 15, 2004

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 more
Valley of Fire State Park
Valley of Fire State Park

by dswett1

West Covina, California

May 10, 2004

Best of IgoUgo 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 more