Valley of Fire State Park

When we went it was July and 115 degrees! All trails were closed. However, you can see plenty from the air conditioned car. There is an entrance fee of $15 per car for out of state visitors. $10 for Nevada residents. The visitors center was air conditioned and had some neat displays.

It felt absolutely unfreaking real :) It was like you are not on the earth but anywhere on Mars or so. Amazing views to enjoy. Be prepared for longer hiking walks and have some water with you as it might get pretty hot down there. Highly recommended to visit.

We did a one-day road trip from Las Vegas, and this was our first stop — absolutely breathtaking! It’s not far from the city, but feels like another planet. Make sure to bring LOTS of water, and download your map in advance — there is no signal out there. ☀️ It was unbelievably hot — I wore SPF 50, and I still got sunburned. So don’t forget hats, sunglasses, and face coverings — the sun is no joke! There are plenty of picnic areas, which is great — but honestly, I think only hardcore adventurers would grill in this heat. That said, if you bring a cooler, veggies, and some meat, you can definitely make a great BBQ experience! This place is a must-see — just be prepared for the extreme desert conditions. Totally worth it!

I love this park! We try to visit every time we return to Vegas. Definitely not a hike for beginners, but so much fun if you enjoy hiking recreationally. You’ll see a lot of petroglyphs which can be really cool if you’re a history person. The wildlife and plants you see are unique, and the scenes make you feel like you’ve on mars. Speaking of space, fun fact - an episode of Star Trek was filmed here. Be sure to bring plenty of water and sunscreen, even in the cooler months!

About an hour from Vegas-- an absolute must when visiting the area. It's accessible even in the heat of summer, as you can drive through the park and see incredible views from your car. I did do some hiking in the late afternoon in June to escape the brutal temperatures. A couple of popular trails were closed though.

This place is an amazing stop on the way out or to Vegas! It is a hidden gem off about 40 min off of the highway. Valley of fire has amazing scenery. We saw a lot of bighorn sheep, which was a great sight! It is easy to drive through and see most of the park. We went when it was around 110 but just stayed in the car. Do not let the heat stop you from coming! The petroglyphs were also very cool just a short walk up some stairs. Would come back.

This state park is a must-see location for tourist and locals alike. The stunning and spectacular views are like no other places around and the number of places to see and hike require more than one day or trip. The park has both an east and west entrance gate, which does require a fee, but you can purchase an annual pass that allows you free entry to ALL Nevada State Parks. The park has a visitor’s center, several different campgrounds with hard pads, covered picnic stations with barbecue stations, and restrooms facilities to include showers. Throughout the park you will find plenty of covered picnic pavilions some with and without barbecue stations. There are plenty of different levels of hiking trails and rock formations to see so it is best to review the park’s website for more information. Bottom line, this is definitely worth a visit with the best times being from October to April, to avoid the heat and the crowds.

Valley of Fire is so incredibly beautiful. There are hikes for every level of hiker as well as beautiful drives. The visitors center is educational, well displayed and easy to navigate. The park is well managed, signage is great and it’s very very clean. We have a camper trailer but did not stay in the park. It’s such a popular park that is difficult to get reservations. We boon docked above Lake Mead. It was only a 20 minute drive to the entrance and we were by ourselves. I highly visiting this beautiful park.