When you’re RVing in Las Vegas, and the excitement of all the lights and slot machine alarms finally wears off, there’s a fantastic Nevada State Park called
just a short drive up I-15, and it is definitely worth the time for an RV sidebar. To get there just take I-15 north for about 37 miles and watch for highway 169 to the Valley of Fire.
Fascinating red rock formations are easily accessible from the road. Picnic areas provide a relaxing stop during your Valley tour. You can see why this park is called a photographers dream.
Rainbow Vista is a favorite photo point with a panoramic view of multicolored sandstone.Popular park activities include camping, hiking, picnicking and especially photography. A new 22-unit RV campground loop featuring individual site electrical and water hookups, complements an additional 49 tent and trailer camp sites. Additional fees are charged for the use of these areas and is payable at the campgrounds. All campsites are first come, first serve. There are two campgrounds with a combined total of 73 units. Campsites are equipped with shaded tables, grills, water, and restrooms. An additional fee is charged for the use of the area and is payable at the campground. A dump station and showers are available.
Elephant Rock
RV Camping: RV sites with power and water hookup are now available. A $10 surcharge is added to the regular camping fee for the use of these sites. The park also offers a full-scale visitor center with extensive informational displays.
This spectacular overview with a storm approaching is an excellent example
of sky and color.
Beehives Rocks
Unusual sandstone formations weathered by the eroding forces of wind and water. Nearby are three group camping areas, available by reservation only.
Atlatl Rock
Outstanding examples of ancient Indian rock art or petroglyphs, including a depiction of the atlatl (at'-lat-l), a notched stick used to throw primitive spears. The atlatl was a predecessor to the bow and arrow. The adjacent Atlatl Rock Campground provides a modern restroom and shower building.
Arch Rock
Arch Rock: Near Atlatl Rock Campground is the more primitive Arch Rock Campground with its more secluded campsites. A two-mile scenic loop road provides views of some of the Valley's most interesting rock formations, such as Arch Rock and Piano Rock.
So pull the plugs at RV campground in Las Vegas and make the short trip with your motor home, 5th wheel or travel trailer to Valley of Fire State Park where Mother Nature puts on a display of color every day, and she doesn't even need any electricity!
Then when the sun goes down, another show awaits you, as millions of stars are visible due to the lack of artificial light out in the desert. You can see satellites orbiting the earth with the naked eye and a great view of the Milky Way will set the night sky on Fire!