Desert & Redrock camping · Nevada
Valley of Fire State Park
Nevada’s oldest park — blazing red sandstone
SettingDesert & Redrock
StateNevada
Best seasonFall through spring
ReserveFirst-come, first-served
An hour from Las Vegas, this park erupts in fiery red Aztec sandstone — slot canyons, petroglyphs, and the famous Fire Wave. The campgrounds sit right among the red rock.
Don’t missThe Fire Wave
RVs & rigsRV sites with hookups
What’s here
- Fire Wave
- Atlatl Rock petroglyphs
- White Domes slot
- Mouse’s Tank
Reservation windows, fees, and seasonal/road closures change — confirm with the managing agency (Recreation.gov, the state park system, or the forest/BLM office) before you go, and check fire restrictions and pack-it-out rules, especially for free dispersed sites.
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