State Park · Nevada, United States
Valley of Fire State Park
Valley of Fire State Park is a state park in Nevada, United States, established in 1935.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Clark, Nevada, United States |
| Established | 1935 |
| Coordinates | 36.4389° N, 114.5325° W |
| Managed by | Nevada state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Valley of Fire State Park
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 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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Overton, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 16 miles south of Overton |
Airports near this park
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- Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) · Las Vegas, United States · 42.4 miles away
Parks nearby
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park
Ice Age Fossils State Park
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
Elgin Schoolhouse State Historic Site
More parks in Nevada
Frequently asked questions
Where is Valley of Fire State Park?
Valley of Fire State Park is in Nevada, United States (36.4389° N, 114.5325° W).
When was Valley of Fire State Park established?
Valley of Fire State Park was established in 1935, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Valley of Fire State Park?
The nearest town is Overton, Nevada. about 16 miles south of Overton.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nevada_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Nevada state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valley_of_Fire_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).