The Cabins at the Valley of Fire – the CCC built 3 cabins for visitors to use.
Valley of Fire State Park Cabins
Valley of Fire State Park Cabins Overview
The Valley of Fire was one of the earliest locations to have been constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps by building three native sandstone cabins after 1935 for traveling tourists.
Today, visitors can visit the preserved cabins to see a small cabin with a built-in fireplace and a window overlooking the valley.
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Transcription of the sign:
These three cabins were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) soon after the Valley of Fire became a state park in 1935. They are constructed of native sandstone and were used for many years to shelter campers and travelers to the park. The Cabins are now being preserved as a reminder of the work accomplished by the CCC throughout Nevada under the able direction of Col. Thomas W. Miller, Nevada’s first State Park Commission Chairman. Approximately 9,000 persons visited the newly established Valley of Fire State Park in 1936. Today, several hundred thousand visitors enjoy the park each year.
Petroglyphs
There are petroglyphs located behind The Cabins, unfortunately, I was not able to explore them due to the heat of the day. I will be photographing the area the next time I return and will update this post.
If you are looking to view petroglyphs, check out Atlatl Rock, Lone Rock, or Petroglyph Canyon Trail at Mouses Tank and pictographs can be seen at Arch Rock.
Parking
There is plenty of parking and I have yet to be there when it was too crowded and no places to park available. In fact, most times I have been there alone which makes it one of my more favorite places to explore.
Picnic Area
The picnic area was designed with the same look as The Cabins and offers visitors a shaded area to enjoy the scenic views.
Restrooms
There are pit toilets located across the area of the picnic area.
Tip – bring your own toilet tissue or wipes as sometimes they are out, especially during popular times to visit.
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The Cabins at the Valley of Fire
View looking out the window of one of the cabins at the Valley of Fire State Park.
Each cabin has a built-in fireplace for visitors to use.
Rocks behind The Cabins at the Valley of Fire where visitors will find petroglyphs.
Shaded picnic area with grill, and trash bins.
View driving to The Cabins at the Valley of Fire State Park. This area has petroglyphs, a shaded picnic area, and restrooms.