Where to Stay at Valley of Fire
Campgrounds, RV sites and group camping in the park
Campgrounds and RV sites in the park
Camping in the park is split between two campgrounds, which hold a combined 72 camping units. Campsites in the park have shaded tables, grills, water and restrooms. RV sites with power and water hookups are available in the park. The park also has three group-use campsites, each accommodating up to 45 people.
- 72Camping units across both campgrounds
- 3Group-use campsites
- 14 daysCamping limit per 30-day period
All campsites in the park are available by reservation, and the group-use campsites are available by reservation only. Camping is limited to 14 days within a 30-day period. Vehicles towed by a motorhome are exempt from paying entrance and camping fees.
Overton and the wider region
The park is 16 miles (26 km) south of Overton, Nevada, the settlement closest to it. Overton itself is 65 miles (105 km) northeast of Las Vegas. Nevada State Route 169 connects Overton with Interstate 15 at exit 93 to the north. The railway branch through Overton has no passenger service, only freight traffic.
For regional information, the park directs visitors to the Moapa Valley and Mesquite Chambers of Commerce. Off-roading is legal within Logandale Trails, which is reached via Liston Road in Logandale.
Distances around the park
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Valley of Fire, northeast of Las Vegas | 50 miles (80 km) |
| Overton, northeast of Las Vegas | 65 miles (105 km) |
| Valley of Fire State Park, south of Overton, Nevada | 16 miles (26 km) |
| Valley of Fire Road between the park's east and west entrances, a Nevada Scenic Byway | 10.5 miles (16.9 km) |
The section of Valley of Fire Road that runs between the east and west entrances is 10.5 miles (16.9 km) long and carries the Nevada Scenic Byway designation.
Closures, heat and parking
Every year the park shuts out all visitors for 14 days, from December 1 through December 14. The West Entrance carries a temporary closure notice on the park's page. Daily summer highs usually range from 100 to 115 °F (38 to 46 °C). Roadside shoulders offer parking only in designated places, and trails are closed to motor vehicles.
Tours and activities
Tours and activities
Questions about staying at Valley of Fire
Frequently asked questions
How many campgrounds does the park have?
There are two campgrounds, holding a combined 72 camping units.
What do the campsites include?
Campsites have shaded tables, grills, water and restrooms, and RV sites with power and water hookups are available in the park.
Do campsites need a reservation?
All campsites in the park are available by reservation. The three group-use campsites, each accommodating up to 45 people, are available by reservation only.
When does check-in start and how long can a stay last?
Campsite check-in starts at 2 p.m. Camping is limited to 14 days within a 30-day period.
How far is Overton from the park and from Las Vegas?
The park lies 16 miles (26 km) south of Overton, which is the settlement closest to it. Overton is 65 miles (105 km) northeast of Las Vegas.
Are vehicles towed by a motorhome charged fees?
Vehicles towed by a motorhome are exempt from paying entrance and camping fees.
Is the park ever closed to all visitors?
Yes. Each year all visitors are excluded for 14 days, from December 1 through December 14.
Where is off-roading legal?
Off-roading is legal within Logandale Trails, which is reached via Liston Road in Logandale.