New Valley of Fire visitor center set to open in 2025
Julia Romero
·2 min read
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Nevada State Parks announced a new visitor center for Valley of Fire State Park. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Monday.
The roughly 17,000-square-foot facility promises to enhance the visitor experience with its expanded amenities and state-of-the-art features.
The new visitor center will include a larger gift shop, offering a wide array of souvenirs and educational materials for visitors to take home. Additionally, an outdoor amphitheater capable of seating up to 200 visitors will provide a venue for educational programs, ranger-led talks, and special events.
The new center will open its doors to the public in the fall of 2025.
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