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Valley of Fire State Park

Interstate 15 at Highway 169, Exit 75, Overton, NV 89040
(702) 397-2088
As featured in 3 days in Las Vegas and 1 other guide
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Overton
5.0 of 5 stars 329 Reviews
Type: State Parks, Geologic Formations, Deserts, Valleys, Scenic Drives
Activities: Camping, Hiking
Fee: Yes
Traveller Description: While in Las Vegas, just a mere 1 hour drive up I-15, is a beautiful place called Valley of Fire State Park. Look for sign on I-15. Turn right. The... more »
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Geneva, Switzerland
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83 reviews 83 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This relatively small SP is really superb and never overcrowded; a nice scenic road leads you to the main stunning spots. Incredible colours before sunset make this park a masterpiece of desert scenery. Do not miss the dirt road on the left side after the entrance; it brings you to incredible sculptured red sandstone rocks that you can explore by... More

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Chesterland, Ohio
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We visited the Valley of Fire State Park almost by mistake, but what a great mistake it was. Valley of Fire is a little more than an hour northwest of Las Vegas. We spend half a day here, but wish we could have spent more. This is an astonishingly beautiful place, with many surprises and great beauty, both natural and... More

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birmingham
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Our last day in Las Vegas we had an evening flight back to the UK,we drove the short distance to the Valley Of Fire,paid the 10dollars entrance fee,stunningly beautifully scenery,rest rooms at each lookout,restaurant and gift shop,beautifull vistas at every turn!so many different colours of rocks,after the mayhem of Las Vegas,it was peace and quiet, well worth a visit. More

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Parkdale, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

We were driving from Zion National Park to Las Vegas and needed somewhere to stop for lunch. We had never heard of Valley of Fire and turned on a whim. Wow, what an amazing place. Our kids are 9 and 11 and they had such a great time exploring in this park. The $10 admission is worth every penny. The... More

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Springfield, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

This was amazing! This is a must see if you are in the LV area It is worth the car rental and the $10 entrance fee for sure. I have been to Red Rock Canyon, which is beautiful also, but this park is in its own category. The petroglyphs were so cool. To be able to see something like that... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

We had a rental car on our recent trip to Las Vegas. We planned to tour Hoover Dam early in the morning and then drive to Valley of Fire from there. We got a late start and weren't able to go on the dam tour until noon. We decided to go to Valley of Fire even though it was later... More

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New Bedford
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93 helpful votes 93 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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Awesome, inspirational, sensational, not to be missed. The mountains and red rock formations propel you to a part of the planet you should not miss. If you have a bucket list, put Valley of Fire on it now. Vegas is great but Nevada is much greater. We admired the ancient Native American pictographs etched on the red rocks. Of course... More

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Absolutely loved it!! We had a rental car during our Vegas trip so decided to check out Valley of Fire and it was most definitely worth the drive! It feels like you are in a different world! Can't wait to go back and see the sights we missed during our last trip! Don't miss this!!!! More

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at sea
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Terrific way to spend several hours even if you only drive along the scenic drive. Great rock formations in bright red sandstone. The visitor center is excellent with good information and helpful staff. More

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Connecticut
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Everyone said "you have to go to Red Rock Canyon". Valley of Fire State Park beats that hands down! The access roads lead you into the rock formations and you can take as much time as you want to explore the sights without the hassle of crowds. A bit off the beaten track, but well worth the trip. Petroglyphs to... More

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