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Valley of Fire State Park

National Park · Nevada, 🇺🇸 United States
Area 185 km²
Time zone America/Los_Angeles
Official website parks.nv.gov/parks/valley-of-fire
Valley of Fire State Park

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Valley of Fire State Park Essentials

Valley of Fire State Park preserves 46,000 acres of Aztec sandstone and limestone formations dating back to the Jurassic period. This selection highlights key geological landmarks like the swirling Fire Wave and the White Domes, alongside ancient history at Atlatl Rock's petroglyph panels. The park also features Depression-era stone cabins and a visitor center detailing the local Mojave Desert ecology and the history of the Ancestral Puebloan people.

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Geological Wonders

Valley of Fire State Park contains 150-million-year-old Aztec Sandstone formations shaped by shifting sand dunes and complex faulting. This collection highlights the park's distinct geological features, including the striped patterns of the Fire Wave, the narrow corridors of Kaolin Slot Canyon, and erosion-carved landmarks like Elephant Rock. These sites demonstrate the effects of mineral oxidation and water erosion on red, pink, and white sandstone layers across the Mojave Desert landscape.

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Scenic Peaks and Overlooks

Valley of Fire State Park features diverse geological formations shaped by shifting sand dunes and erosion over 150 million years. This collection highlights significant Aztec Sandstone peaks and overlooks, including the high-silica formations of Silica Dome and the wind-sculpted Beehive Rock. Visitors can observe distinct cross-bedding layers, slot canyons at White Domes, and panoramic vistas of Fire Canyon. These sites showcase the park's transition from vibrant red sandstone to stark white limestone and shale outcrops.

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Valley of Fire State Park — Map

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: March, April, October, November

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Typical weather in January

Good
  • 16° (feels like 12°) · extremes -2°–22°
  • 3° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Good
  • 18° (feels like 14°) · extremes -1°–25°
  • 5° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 22° (feels like 18°) · extremes 2°–30°
  • 8° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 23 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 27° (feels like 22°) · extremes 5°–34°
  • 11° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 25 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 33° (feels like 28°) · extremes 10°–40°
  • 17° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 28 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 11 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 39° (feels like 35°) · extremes 17°–44°
  • 23° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 28 sunny days
  • 14 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 25 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 41° (feels like 39°) · extremes 23°–46°
  • 27° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 26 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 29 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 40° (feels like 38°) · extremes 22°–44°
  • 26° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 27 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 29 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 36° (feels like 33°) · extremes 15°–42°
  • 22° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 27 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 19 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 29° (feels like 25°) · extremes 7°–36°
  • 14° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 26 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 21° (feels like 17°) · extremes 1°–29°
  • 8° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 23 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Good
  • 16° (feels like 11°) · extremes -2°–22°
  • 3° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
US Dollar USD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
911 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz
Languages
English
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+1
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Tours & Activities

Mouse's Tank
Drive
Fire Wave
Walk
White Domes

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