Valley of Fire State Park
Nevada · State Park · Southwest Region
Valley of Fire is 40,000 acres of fiery red Aztec sandstone formed 150 million years ago, arches, beehives, elephant rocks, and rippled canyon walls 50 miles north of Las Vegas. The color is intense: deep crimson and rust and orange that at golden hour looks like the entire desert is on fire. The most accessible desert landscape near Las Vegas, and it feels completely removed from the strip.
- Best season
- October–April
- Permit required
- Yes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Max group size
- 30 people
Permit Information
Special Use Permit required from Nevada State Parks. Apply at least 60 days in advance via the park's SUP office. Permit typically under $500. Group use fees $25–$400 separately. Commercial activities including weddings are prohibited Dec 1–14 during the annual maintenance closure. Contact: 702-397-2088 or vofsp@parks.nv.gov.
Ceremony Spots at Valley of Fire State Park
- Fire Wave — Ceremony on swirling red and white sandstone waves — the most photogenic formation in the park
- White Domes Loop — Short loop through a narrow red sandstone slot canyon with white domed formations above