Scenic drive
Valley of Fire State Park
Overton, Nevada
Red sandstone drive with petroglyphs, short walks and easy pull-offs, an hour from Las Vegas.
- Price
- Day-use fee per vehicle, higher for out-of-state; check parks.nv.gov
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
A short loop road winds through red and orange sandstone formations. Atlatl Rock has ancient petroglyphs you can reach by stairs, and Mouse's Tank is a short walk. Come early or late; midday summer heat is serious.
Good to know
- Go at sunrise or late afternoon for colour and cooler air
- Carry more water than you think you need
- A new visitor centre opened in late 2025
- Best time
- Sunrise or late afternoon; avoid summer midday
- Open
- All year; best Oct-Apr
- Getting there
- Sealed roads, parking at each stop, fine for campervans
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Drinking water
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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