Elephant Rock Trail is a 0.3 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Overton, Nevada that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Elephant Rock is an easy out and back trail 0.4mi. RT or a 1.2mi. loop to an elephant shaped rock formation in Nevada's Valley of Fire State Park. The Rock is located right next to the main road near the East Entrance.

We decided to visit Valley of Fire State Park for Valentines Day! We parked in Arch Rock Campground with our tent! Arch Rock Campground is probably the best campground to stay in, it has hot showers, great scenary and the sky is amazing at night!

Top Hikes in our opinion:
1. White Domes Loop / Prospect Trail
2. Mouse's Tank Trail
3. Rainbow Vista Trail

Top Views:
1. White Domes road
2. Atlatl Rock
3. Elephant Rock

Not that great:
1. Petrified Logs Loop
2. Pinnacles Loop

Hours
Open daily from sunrise to sunset. 24-hour access to campgrounds.

Entrance Fees (see all park fees)
$10.00

Contact Us
702-397-2088
vofsp@parks.nv.gov

Address:
P.O. Box 515
Overton, NV 89040

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World-renowned for its 40,000 acres of bright red Aztec sandstone outcrops nestled in gray and tan limestone, Valley of Fire State Park contains ancient, petrified trees and petroglyphs dating back more than 2,000 years. A Visitor Center provides exhibits on the geology, ecology, prehistory and history of the park and nearby region. The park also hosts an Annual Atlatl Competition in which participants test their skills with replicas of ancient spears. Open year round, the park has numerous campsites equipped with shaded tables, grills and water, as well as many intriguing trails to tempt hikers.

Valley of Fire State Park is a public recreation and nature preservation area covering nearly 46,000 acres (19,000 ha) located 16 miles (26 km) south of Overton, Nevada. The state park derives its name from red sandstone formations, the Aztec Sandstone, which formed from shifting sand dunes 150 million years ago. These features, which are the centerpiece of the park's attractions, often appear to be on fire when reflecting the sun's rays. It is Nevada's oldest state park, as commemorated with Nevada Historical Marker #150. It was designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1968.Valley of Fire is located 50 miles (80 km) northeast of Las Vegas, at an elevation between 1,320–3,009 feet (402–917 m). It abuts the Lake Mead National Recreation Area on the east at the Virgin River confluence. It lies in a 4 by 6 mi (6.4 by 9.7 km) basin.

Video Title: Valley of Fire State Park Hikes - Elephant Rock (Near Las Vegas, NV)

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