State Park / State Forest
Near Overton, Nevada: $25–$35/night, rigs to 40 ft. Open Year-round (avoid June-Aug heat). Book 6 months ahead via NV State Parks portal.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Overton, Nevada
How much does camping at Valley of Fire State Park (Atlatl Rock + Arch Rock) cost, and when is it open?
Valley of Fire State Park (Atlatl Rock + Arch Rock) near Overton, Nevada (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $25–$35/night, season Year-round (avoid June-Aug heat), RV size limit Up to 40 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via NV State Parks portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$25–$35/night
Season open
Year-round (avoid June-Aug heat)
RV size limit
Up to 40 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via NV State Parks portal
The insider read
Red Aztec sandstone formations 1 hr from Vegas. Atlatl Rock loop has the petroglyphs; Arch Rock loop has the natural arch + better shade. Nights drop 30°F below day in summer — sleep is possible.
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