NEVADA ◆ Deserts

Valley of Fire, the trip.

Nevada's oldest state park — 40,000 acres of red Aztec sandstone, petroglyphs, and rock shapes that look made up. An hour from Vegas, a different planet.

Field guide ◆

Stand inside the place.

Nevada's oldest state park — 40,000 acres of red Aztec sandstone, petroglyphs, and rock shapes that look made up. An hour from Vegas, a different planet. Use the interactive map on our destinations page to plan a route, and check our field guides for season-specific advice on this region.

Best seasonLate spring to early fall
Trip length2–4 days
DifficultyModerate
PermitRequired for overnight