Day-use hours
The park is open sunrise to sunset, except during its annual December 1–14 maintenance closure.
Vermilion sandstone, petroglyph canyons, desert roads, and an early start from Las Vegas
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Walk through striped stone while the morning is still cool, examine ancient rock writing without touching it, and follow the road from red fins into pale basins and broad overlooks.
Before you go
The practical park facts
Entrance fee
Nevada State Parks lists $10 per Nevada vehicle, $15 per non-Nevada vehicle, and $2 per bicycle.
Reservations
Day-use reservations are not required. All campsites are reservation inventory; book through Reserve Nevada before the visit.
Food and fuel
There is no restaurant, grocery store, hotel, or fuel station inside the park. Bring food, water, and a full tank.
Fees, restrictions, and access can change. Confirm the linked Nevada State Parks notice before departure.
Choose a trail by season, not fame
Fire Wave, White Domes, and Mouse's Tank differ in exposure, footing, petroglyph access, and seasonal closure risk. Pick one principal walk, then keep a shorter alternative ready.
Compare the hikes →
See more sandstone from the park roads
White Domes Road, Atlatl Rock, Arch Rock, overlooks, and picnic areas reveal the park through changing rock, scale, and light with very little walking.
Build the scenic drive →
Shape one full desert day
Reach the park early, walk before the sandstone radiates heat, then shift toward petroglyphs, shade, the visitor center, and roadside light.
See the day-trip itinerary →
Older than the road
Look closely without leaving a mark
Atlatl Rock and Petroglyph Canyon bring visitors close to rock writing created over long spans of Indigenous history. Stay on established access, never touch or trace the panels, and keep the camera from becoming an excuse to climb fragile surfaces.
