Valley of Fire State Park (Overton)

Photo: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The Fire Wave: swirling striped Aztec sandstone in the Fire Wave area of Valley of Fire State Park, the park's signature formation.

Valley of Fire State Park in Overton: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Day-use entrance fee $10 per vehicle (Nevada plates) / $15 per vehicle (non-Nevada); bicyclists $2.

Address29450 Valley of Fire Highway, Overton, NV 89040

HoursOpen daily from sunrise to sunset (except the annual maintenance closure, December 1–14)

PricesDay-use entrance fee $10 per vehicle (Nevada plates) / $15 per vehicle (non-Nevada); bicyclists $2

Price notesPer-vehicle fees from Nevada State Parks. The LVCCLD Nevada State Parks Pass (free checkout with a library card) covers this entry fee, and the Nevada State Parks annual day-use permit is $100. America the Beautiful passes are not accepted at Nevada state parks.

Age notesRed-rock hikes and petroglyphs about an hour northeast of Las Vegas. Many trails close each year from May 15 to September 30 because of extreme heat, and the park closes for annual maintenance December 1–14 — check the park page before a trip.

BookingNo reservation needed for day use. The west entrance is closed Monday–Thursday from August 3 to December 31, 2026 for construction; the east entrance stays open daily.

Suggested timeAbout 4 hours

AccessibilityNot confirmed on the park's pages in the text fetched.

ParkingParking at the Visitor Center and trailheads is included with the entry fee.

Verified perk: LVCCLD Nevada State Parks PassFree day-use entry to all 27 Nevada state parks with a library card: the pass covers the day-use entrance fee for one passenger vehicle with up to 8 people on a seven-day checkout. Boating, camping and special fees are not covered, and the pass does not cover federal or regional lands.

Verified perk: Nevada State Parks annual day-use permitThe Nevada State Parks annual day-use permit ($100) covers day-use entry at Nevada state parks, including Valley of Fire.

Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Valley of Fire State Park — Overton, Nevada