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Valley of Fire State Park
- Location & Contact Information
- Address: Overton NV
- Telephone Number: +1-702-397-2088
- Official Website: [1]
- Overview
Valley of Fire State Park is Nevadas oldest State Park. It covers an area of 34,880 acres (141 km²) and was dedicated in 1935.Valley of Fire is located 50 miles (80 km) northeast of Las Vegas , at an elevation of between 2,000 and 2,600 feet (610 and 790 m). It abuts the Lake Mead National Recreation Area at the Virgin River confluence. It lies in a basin 4 miles (6 km) wide by 6 miles (10 km) long, 15 miles (24 km) southwest of conglomerates .1150 . Their visits probably involved hunting, food gathering, and religious ceremonies, although scarcity of water would have limited the length of their stay. Fine examples of rock art left by these ancient peoples can be found at several sites within the park.Elephant RockWinters are mild with temperatures ranging from 32° F to 75° F (0° C to 24° C). Daily summer highs usually exceed 100° F (38° C) and may reach 120° F (49° C). Summer temperatures can vary widely from day to night. Average annual rainfall is four inches (102 mm), coming in the form of light winter showers and summer thunderstorms. Spring and fall are the preferred seasons for visiting the Valley of Fire.The park entry from Interstate 15 passes through the Moapa Indian Reservation.The park has a visitor center that should be visited by anyone planning any off-road activities.The site is marked as Nevada Historical Marker 150.[1]
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