![]() Arch RockĬlose to Atlatl Rock, you’ll find Arch Rock. Ascend a tall metal staircase to view these ancient writings up close and at the same time, get a nice view of the Park. Here you’ll find some of the most preserved rock carvings and petroglyphs. Atlatl Rock photo credit: AllTrailsĪtlatl Rock is located close to Beehives, but on Campground Road. You can climb on them and even in the “honeycomb” to snap some adorable photos. And today, it resulted in these stunning giant beehives. These formations were weathered by the eroding forces of wind and water creating layers or beds. ![]() These sandstone formations were created by geological cross-bedding. It’s the first thing you see and will usually be a quick stop. Upon entering from the popular route I-15 entrance, the first stop is Beehives. NOTE: You will only have cell service in certain areas, such as Parking Lot 3 and near White Domes. Valley of Fire has a west entrance and east entrance. In the cooler months, especially late Fall, there’s much more time to enjoy your favorite hike around these red rock formations. Then when it gets too hot, you can spend some time in the visitors center, then drive the scenic loop in the late afternoon. The early morning is the best time in the summer months for hiking trails. The sun isn’t as blazing hot and you can explore longer hikes. The best time to visit is shoulder seasons, February/March and October. Valley of Fire is part of the Mojave Desert, which means there isn’t plenty of shade, which means it’s especially important to time your visit right. You will have the scenic views of the red rocks from both campgrounds. It too, has some sites with full amenities, however, it only has vault toilets and no showers. The bathrooms have flush toilets and showers.Īrch Rock Campground has 29 RV sites and seem to be more privately situated. A handful are standard sites without hookups. Some are equipped with pretty good amenities like a picnic table, barbeque grill, power and water hookups for RV’s (an additional $10 per night). Neither take reservations and Arch Rock closes for part of the year.Ītlatl Rock Campground has 44 RV sites with differing levels of amenities including picnic areas with several picnic tables. Both are located near the West entrance by Atlatl Rock and Arch Rock. There are two camping spots and each cost $20 per night for Nevada vehicles and $25 per night for non-Nevada vehicles. So, are you ready to get started! Camping in Valley of Fire But you can easily spend a whole day checking out these unique rock formations. Once here, you may recognize the celebrity landscape featured in films such as Transformers, Star Trek: Generations, Total Recall, and Casino.ĭepending on whether you want to drive though this Park or stop and hike to some impressive scenery, plan on spending from an hour to five hours here. The drive along the main road is unremarkable until you get to Valley of Fire. The Park is open from sunrise to sunset, whereas the Visitor Center is open from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The Nevada State Park charges an entrance fee of $10 Nevada vehicle and $15 per non-Nevada vehicle. Take the I-15 north to Exit 75 onto the two-laned road, Valley of Fire Highway (NV 169). Where is Valley of Fire State Park? Valley of Fire is located about 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas, or about an hour drive from Vegas. I also consider Valley of Fire a mini version of other extremely famous hikes (more on that later). During sunset, it literally looks like it’s on fire (and can feel like it too sometimes!), hence the name. You will not regret it! Valley of Fire Las Vegas is noteworthy for its 40,000 acres of blooming red and pink Aztec sandstone and petroglyphs that have been around for thousands of years.Ī history of the Park reveals early pueblo cultures in its geological marvels and rich flora and fauna. If you’re visiting Las Vegas, take some time off from the Las Vegas Strip and ziplining to venture out to Valley of Fire State Park for an easy day trip. 8 FINAL THOUGHTS ON VALLEY OF FIRE WELCOME TO VALLEY OF FIRE STATE PARK
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