Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

With steep mountains of gray limestone above striking sandstone cliffs, Red Rock Canyon is full of dramatic landscapes. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area preserves over 300 square miles in the Mojave Desert west of Las Vegas. Despite this grand size, Red Rock Canyon is easy to explore. Reaching the park is a breeze (it is less than twenty miles from the Las Vegas Strip) and much can be seen from a 13-mile long Scenic Drive. ... Read more.
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Fire Wave Trail
in Valley of Fire State Park

Nevada | Trails | Valley of Fire
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Fire Wave Trail in Valley of Fire State Park
Stripes are something you don't see too often in nature (unless you live near a bunch of zebras), and the stripes at Fire Wave really stand out. In this isolated area of Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada, the slickrock has interchanging streaks of beige and red-orange colored sandstone. Fire Wave has a bowl-shaped depression with a couple rising points covered with wavy lines. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Nevada State Parks · Overton
Distance: 1.5 miles · Elevation change: 175 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: April 5, 2016 Last updated: December 5, 2025
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Rainbow Vista
in Valley of Fire State Park

Nevada | Trails | Valley of Fire
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Rainbow Vista in Valley of Fire State Park
You have to use some pretty colorful language when describing Rainbow Vista Trail, like vibrant, fiery, and effing extraordinary. The good news about Rainbow Vista Trail is that you get big views right from the start and any hiking you do will be picturesque. The bad news is that Rainbow Vista Trail is not as well marked as it could be and crosses sandy terrain with lots of spurious footpaths. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Nevada State Parks · Overton
Distance: 1.5 miles · Elevation change: 150 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: April 4, 2016 Last updated: December 5, 2025
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Petroglyph Canyon Trail to Mouse’s Tank
in Valley of Fire State Park

Nevada | Trails | Valley of Fire
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Petroglyph Canyon Trail to Mouse’s Tank in Valley of Fire State Park
The best outing for seeing petroglyphs in Valley of Fire State Park is Petroglyph Canyon Trail. This 0.75-mile round trip hike passes rock faces that are covered in Native American rock art. The abundance of prehistoric petroglyphs on this trail is amazing. To cap things off, the trail ends at Mouse's Tank, a natural basin (or tinaja) of water suspended in sandstone. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Desert Canyons · Nevada State Parks · Petroglyphs · Tanks
Distance: 0.75 miles · Elevation change: 25 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: April 1, 2016 Last updated: December 5, 2025
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Scenic Roads in Valley of Fire State Park

Attractions | Nevada | Valley of Fire
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Scenic Roads in Valley of Fire State Park
Every road through Valley of Fire State Park is scenic. The biggest wows come on White Domes Road, an official state and national scenic byway. The main road through the park, Valley of Fire Highway, is honored for its surrounding beauty as well. Scenic Loop Road branches off Valley of Fire Highway and can be used to bike or drive a 3-mile circuit past numerous natural attractions. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Arches · Nevada State Parks · Overton
By: Seth Smigelski Published: March 31, 2016 Last updated: April 8, 2026
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Camping in Valley of Fire State Park

Campgrounds | Nevada | Valley of Fire
Camping in Valley of Fire State Park
Camping in Valley of Fire State Park is a real pleasure with nicely established campsites wrapped by bold formations of red sandstone. Atlatl Rock Campground and nearby Arch Rock Campground, both located on the west side of the park offer great camping experiences for visitors to Valley of Fire State Park. General Camping Information Spring and fall are the ideal seasons to camp in Valley of Fire State Park. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Nevada State Parks · Tent Camping
By: Seth Smigelski Published: March 31, 2016 Last updated: April 17, 2026
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