There are many amazing road trips from Las Vegas, but Valley of Fire should be at the top of your list. A Valley of Fire State Park road trip is a must if you are visiting Las Vegas, Nevada, it's one of the top nearby attractions. Valley of Fire is known for its vibrant red sandstone rock formations which illuminate the valley—especially at sunrise and sunset. Entwined among the valley’s red rock wonderland are remnants of prehistoric people with several areas in which you can see 300 BC petroglyphs. This geological wonder, known as Valley of Fire makes for a great day trip from Las Vegas at just over 50 miles away.

There are actually two ways to reach Valley of Fire, one is off I-15 to the west end of the park, which will take just over an hour from Vegas. The other is a more scenic route that brings you in through the east entrance to the park. This route takes you along hwy 167, which provides great views of Lake Mead. This direction will take about 1.5 hours and is 67 miles long.

Valley of Fire is not too large to explore in a few hours, but you’ll likely want to spend a day, or even two because seeing the park in the early morning hours, and during golden hour in the evening really showcases how the park got its name.

You can experience these magical moments if you’re lucky enough to snag one of the first-come, first-served campsite. There are two campgrounds in the park, but they fill up fast during peak seasons, which are during the cooler months of the year. My preference of the two is Arch Rock Campground. The campsites are a bit more private and nestled within the red rocks.

If you can’t find camping within the park, there is an area about 9 miles northeast of the visitor’s center, on the east side of hwy 169 called Poverty Flats. This is an expansive area with some beautiful views. Due to the rocky terrain, this area is much better suited for RV’ers than tent campers.

If you’re a hiker, you’re going to want to explore the depths of the park, which is another reason you’ll want to spent more than just a few hours.

If all you do is drive through the park you will be astounded by the awe-inspiring beauty. Sit back and relax for the next few minutes as we drive through Valley of Fire state park.

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