Valley of Fire Tours — Tour Guides

Honest, detailed guides to every tour we feature — what each one includes, what it costs, and what real travelers say.

Clear spring morning over red sandstone formations, the best time to visit Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada

Best Time to Visit Valley of Fire in 2026: Month Guide

March, April, October and November are the best time to visit Valley of Fire. Month-by-month temperatures, summer trail closures and the best hour.

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Desert highway heading north-east toward the park, the drive to get to Valley of Fire from Las Vegas, Nevada

How to Get to Valley of Fire from Las Vegas in 2026

Valley of Fire is 50 miles from the Strip, about an hour by car. The driving route, both entrances, why there is no bus, and what a tour costs.

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Entrance sign and fee booth at the west gate, where the Valley of Fire entrance fee is paid, Nevada

Valley of Fire Entrance Fee 2026: What You Pay

The Valley of Fire entrance fee is $15 per vehicle, $10 with Nevada plates. Camping costs, hours, why federal passes fail, what tours include.

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Hikers on a sandstone trail between red rock walls on one of the Valley of Fire hikes, Nevada

Valley of Fire Hikes 2026: Every Trail, Ranked

Every Valley of Fire hike with distance, elevation and difficulty, plus which trails close from May 15 to September 30 and what is left. Check details.

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Aerial view of the scenic road curving between red sandstone formations, the layout shown on this Valley of Fire map, Nevada

Valley of Fire Map 2026: Every Stop, Road and Trailhead

An interactive Valley of Fire map: every stop pinned with roads, parking, walk lengths, summer closures and which tour reaches it. Check details.

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Red sandstone formations along the scenic road, the main things to do in Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada

Things to Do in Valley of Fire in 2026: Every Stop

Every stop in Valley of Fire ranked: time needed, walk length, and whether it is open in summer. Plus a full day plan. Compare your options.

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Deep red Aztec sandstone formations at Valley of Fire, the park compared with Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas, Nevada

Valley of Fire vs Red Rock Canyon: Which to Visit 2026

Valley of Fire vs Red Rock Canyon compared on distance, fees, reservations, scenery and crowds, plus the one tour that visits both. Compare your options.

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