Valley of Fire State Park

See vibrant rock structures and remnants of prehistoric petrified wood at this southern Nevada state park.

Less than an hour northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, discover the Valley of Fire State Park. The magnificent landscapes and geological structures formed over many millions of years have awarded this park the appropriate name of Valley of Fire due to the red and orange coloration of the rock faces. There are naturally occurring arches all around the park, providing picturesque backgrounds against the blue sky. Until space travel is available to the general public, this park is likely one of the only places you can feel like you landed on Mars. 

Stop by the visitor center to learn about the ecology and geology of this region. If you like camping, you can choose from over 70 available campsites (first-come, first-served) for an extended stay. Valley of Fire is a perfect spot to stargaze and do some astrophotography. Many visitors love to come to the Valley of Fire to see the petrified wood that could be from ancient pines which grew here around 150 million years ago. See one of Nevada’s finest natural wonders the next time you're traveling to Las Vegas.