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Entrance to Valley of Fire costs $15 per vehicle for out-of-state visitors and $10 for Nevada residents. The park operates 365 days a year, opening at sunrise and closing promptly at sunset.
Valley of Fire State Park opens daily from sunrise to sunset. The Visitor Center operates from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every day. Visitors arriving after 4:00 p.m. need exact cash for the self-pay envelopes at the entrance booths.
| Day | Hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Sunday | Sunrise–Sunset | Visitor Center open 09:00–16:00. Non-campers must exit by sunset. |
The entire park shuts down for annual maintenance from December 1 through December 14, blocking all visitor access. The administrative office closes on Nevada state holidays, though the park itself remains open. Severe heat forces the closure of several exposed routes, including the Fire Wave and White Domes trails, beginning May 15.
Entry costs $15 per vehicle for out-of-state visitors and $10 for Nevada residents. Visitors arriving on foot, bicycle, or horseback pay $2 per person. Bring exact cash if arriving after 4:00 p.m. to use the self-pay envelopes at the entrance booths.
No regular free entry days, though towed-in vehicles are completely exempt from paying entrance fees.
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View All ToursOctober through April offers the safest conditions for exploring Valley of Fire, with temperatures ranging from freezing to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Arriving early in the morning during these busy spring and fall seasons is necessary to secure limited parking at trailheads like the Fire Wave. Summer visits between May and September risk 120-degree heat and strictly enforced trail closures.
A half-day visit of three to four hours gives you enough time to drive the paved scenic routes and stop at the main viewpoints. Allocate a full day if you plan to hike three or four trails. Private coach tours typically spend two hours inside the park, while overnight campers stay to watch the sunrise over the 150-million-year-old Aztec sandstone.
Cell phone service drops to zero across most of the 46,000-acre park. Download trail maps before leaving Las Vegas. Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft will strand you in the desert without a signal for the return trip.
Keep exact bills for the $10 Nevada resident or $15 out-of-state entrance fee. Fee booths close at 4:00 PM. Arriving after hours requires inserting cash directly into self-pay envelopes at the gate.
Temperatures surpass 120 degrees Fahrenheit between May and September. Park rangers shut down exposed routes like the Fire Wave and Seven Wonders Loop starting May 15 to prevent heat stroke. Visit between October and April for safe hiking conditions.
Claim your parking spot at the Fire Wave and White Domes trailheads before mid-morning during the busy spring and fall seasons. These small lots fill up fast. Leaving your vehicle outside designated shoulders risks getting stuck in loose desert sand and drawing costly towing fees.
Zero restaurants or grocery stores exist inside the park boundaries. The Visitor Center sells basic snacks, but you need to pack a full lunch and extra electrolyte water. Africanized honey bees swarm open water containers, so keep your campsite completely dry.
The day-use entrance fee is $10.00 per vehicle for Nevada residents and $15.00 for out-of-state vehicles. Walk-ins, bicyclists, and horseback riders pay $2.00 per person. Towed-in vehicles enter without paying entrance or camping fees.
The park opens daily from sunrise to sunset, 365 days a year. The Visitor Center operates between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. Visitors must leave the grounds by sunset unless they hold an active overnight camping reservation.
Bring exact cash to use the self-pay envelopes at the entrance stations. You will need physical currency to pay the entrance fee if you arrive after 4:00 p.m. or whenever the fee booths are unstaffed.
Valley of Fire shuts down entirely from December 1 through December 14 for annual maintenance. No one can enter the park during this two-week period, including visitors arriving on foot or bicycle.
Several popular trails close seasonally starting May 15 to prevent heat-related fatalities. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit and can surpass 120 degrees. Affected routes include Fire Wave, Seven Wonders Loop, White Domes, and Pastel Canyon.
Drones are strictly prohibited inside the park to protect daily helicopter landings and wildlife. Flights are only allowed with an approved commercial photography permit secured at least 30 days in advance. The application requires a $25 fee, a $100 daily reservation fee, and a certificate of liability insurance.
Cell phone service is nonexistent throughout most of the park. Download offline maps before arriving to ensure you can navigate the remote desert roads and trails. Paid WiFi access is available at the Visitor Center and the Atlatl Rock Campground.
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