Field guide
Planning a Valley of Fire hike: official information
Official information for a Valley of Fire hike. Find park hours, entrance fees, trail details, and seasonal closures for running and hiking.
Valley of Fire State Park is located at 29450 Valley of Fire Rd, Overton, NV. The park consists of 40,000 acres of red Aztec sandstone outcrops, along with gray and tan limestone. It contains ancient petrified trees and petroglyphs that are more than 2,000 years old.
This guide provides official park information for people who run or hike. It includes details on park hours, entrance fees, trail access, and important seasonal closures.
Official facts at a glance
- Park name
- Valley of Fire State Park
- Park description
- 40,000 acres of bright red Aztec sandstone outcrops nestled in gray and tan limestone
- Park address
- 29450 Valley of Fire Rd Overton, NV 89040
- Park hours
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Day use entrance fee (vehicle)
- $10.00 (Non-NV Vehicles: $15.00)
- Bike entrance fee
- $2.00 per bike
- Restrooms at day use areas
- Located at Atlatl Rock, Seven Sisters, the Cabins, near Mouse's Tank Trailhead and White Domes
- Annual park closure
- December 1 through December 14
- Annual trail closures
- May 15 – September 30
- Trails closed annually (May 15 – Sep 30)
- White Domes Loop, Fire Wave/Seven Wonders Loop/Pastel Canyon/Pink Canyon, Pinnacles Loop, Propect Trail, Arrowhead Trail, Natural Arch Trail (excluding Arch Rock), and Charlie's Spring
- Hiking in high heat warning
- Dangerous, staying hydrated and replacing electrolytes is extremely important.
- Notable features
- Ancient, petrified trees and petroglyphs dating back more than 2,000 years
Source: Valley of Fire State Park (parks.nv.gov). Official page, checked Oct 21, 2026.
Park hours and entrance fees
Valley of Fire State Park is open from sunrise to sunset. The day use entrance fee for a vehicle is $10.00 for Nevada vehicles and $15.00 for non-Nevada vehicles. The entrance fee for a bicycle is $2.00 per bike.
The park has a full annual closure from December 1 through December 14. Access is not permitted during this period.
Seasonal trail information
Several trails close annually from May 15 to September 30. The closed trails include White Domes Loop, Fire Wave/Seven Wonders Loop/Pastel Canyon/Pink Canyon, Pinnacles Loop, Propect Trail, Arrowhead Trail, and Charlie's Spring.
The Natural Arch Trail is also closed during this period, though Arch Rock remains accessible.
Facilities and safety considerations
Restrooms are available at several day use areas. Locations include Atlatl Rock, Seven Sisters, the Cabins, and near the Mouse's Tank Trailhead and White Domes.
Hiking in high heat can be dangerous. It is extremely important to stay hydrated and replace electrolytes when active in the park, especially during warmer months.
Before you go
- Check that the park is open, as it closes annually from December 1 through December 14.
- Confirm park hours, which are sunrise to sunset daily.
- Verify which trails are open, as many close from May 15 to September 30.
- Prepare the correct entrance fee: $10.00 for NV vehicles, $15.00 for non-NV, or $2.00 per bike.
- Note the locations of restrooms, which are at specific day use areas.
- Plan for activity in the heat by bringing adequate hydration.
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