# Nevada State Parks Near Las Vegas | Valley of Fire & More

## About

Nevada's state parks surrounding Las Vegas are spectacular — Valley of Fire blazes with red Aztec sandstone formations, Lake Mead offers water recreation, and Spring Mountain Ranch provides lush greenery in the desert. World-class scenery within an hour's drive.

- **Part of:** Activities > Public Places > Parks

## Places

- [A Day at Valley of Fire](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/a-day-at-valley-of-fire)
- [Award Winning Red Rock Canyon Tour](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/award-winning-red-rock-canyon-tour)
- [Beaver Dam](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/beaver-dam)
- [Cathedral Gorge](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/cathedral-gorge)
- [Cave Lake](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/cave-lake)
- [Echo Canyon](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/echo-canyon)
- [Elgin Schoolhouse](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/elgin-schoolhouse)
- [Hoover Dam/Valley of Fire Combo Tour with Brunch](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/new-private-hoover-dam-valley-of-fire-combo-tour-with-brunch)
- [Ice Age Fossils](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/ice-age-fossils)
- [Kershaw-Ryan](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/kershaw-ryan)
- [Mount Charleston](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/mount-charleston)
- [Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/old-las-vegas-mormon-fort)
- [Red Rock Canyon Campground](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/red-rock-canyon-campground)
- [Sand Hollow State Park](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/sand-hollow-state-park)
- [Spring Mountain Ranch State Park](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/spring-mountain-ranch-state-park)
- [Spring Valley](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/spring-valley)
- [Sunset Hike near Red Rock & Photo Tour](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/sunset-hiking-near-red-rock-and-photography-tour-with-optional-7-magic-mountains)
- [Valley of Fire](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/valley-of-fire)
- [Valley of Fire and California Mojave Desert Tour](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/valley-of-fire-and-california-mojave-desert-tour-2)
- [Valley of Fire and Lost City Museum Small Group Tour](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/valley-of-fire-and-lost-city-museum-small-group-tour-nevada-express-title-loans)
- [Valley of Fire & Mojave Desert Tour](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/valley-of-fire-and-california-mojave-desert-tour)
- [Valley of Fire Tour w/Private Option](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/valley-of-fire-state-park-tour-w-private-option-2-6-people)
- [Ward Charcoal Ovens](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/ward-charcoal-ovens)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What state parks are near Las Vegas?

Nevada state parks near Las Vegas: Valley of Fire State Park (50 min, $15 entrance, stunning red rocks and petroglyphs), Spring Mountain Ranch State Park (30 min, historic ranch at the base of Red Rock), Floyd Lamb Park (free, peaceful ponds within city limits), and Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area (90 min, river access). Valley of Fire is the must-see.

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