The world-renowned Valley of Fire State Park is a 40,000-acre state park and nature preservation area that features bright red Aztec sandstone outcrops surrounded by striking grey and tan limestone, ancient, petrified trees and petroglyphs dating back more than 2,000 years. Named for the magnificent red sandstone formations which formed from shifting dunes 150 million years ago, the park is Nevada's oldest state park and a National Natural Landmark. A modern Visitor Center showcases informative exhibits on the ecology, geology, and history of the park, and there are numerous campsites equipped with shaded tables, grills and water, and plenty of hiking trails in the park. The Valley of Fire State Park is open year-round.
Valley of Fire, Overton, NV 89040, Phone: 702-397-2088
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