Overview
Moapa Valley is in Southern Nevada. It is somewhat agricultural and sleepy in nature below dry escarpments and barren southern Nevada peaks.
2 sights · 3 things to do · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Moapa Valley
Lost City Museum
Preserves artifacts of the ancient Anasazi people that were threatened with the creation of Lake Mead, from sites like Pueblo Grande de Nevada, for instance.
Valley Of Fire State Park
Here you can marvel at some rather majestic rock formations weathered by the forces of nature, including sites like Mouse's Tank, Elephant Rock, Atlatl Rock, and the White Domes. The visitor center and web page can orien…
St. Thomas Ghost Town
Within Lake Mead National Recreation Area, this marks the former site of the town of St. Thomas, which was abandoned as the waters of Lake Mead rose. See foundations and ruins with interpretive displays. Requires walking…
Warm Springs Natural Area
This area preserves a natural oasis with thermal springs, where endangered dace fish live, and palm trees that you can explore with a 2/3-mile interpretive trail. Across Warm Springs Road is the Moapa Valley National Wil…
Overton Wildlife Management Area
Another refuge that preserves habitat close to Lake Mead that offers a chance to see roadrunners and other bird life. You can even camp here for free.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Feb–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 104°F; winter lows dip to about 40°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Feb and Jan. (climate data from nearby Las Vegas)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BLD Boulder City Municipal Airport, Boulder City — 49 mi away. Directions
- LAS Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas — 51 mi away (major hub). Directions
Located off of I-15 between Las Vegas and Mesquite. You also can get here via Hwy 167 through the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, which could be a scenic alternative.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $20–$20 a night (typical $20), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$60, mid-range ~$100, comfortable ~$190.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Lost City Museum, Overton Wildlife Management Area, St. Thomas Ghost Town
- Afternoon Valley Of Fire State Park, Warm Springs Natural Area
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
Understand
Moapa Valley is the result of the merger of two former communities in the Muddy River Valley, Logandale and Overton. There's another municipality called Moapa on the north side of I-15 that's more or less a part of the community too. This area was settled by Mormons after the Anasazi and Paiutes had lived here long before.
Get in
Located off of I-15 between Las Vegas and Mesquite. You also can get here via Hwy 167 through the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, which could be a scenic alternative.
See
Do
Do Warm Springs Natural Area (Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge)
This area preserves a natural oasis with thermal springs, where endangered dace fish live, and palm trees that you can explore with a 2/3-mile interpretive trail. Across Warm Springs Road is the Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge.
- Attend the Clark County Fair And Rodeo in April (in Logandale).
Sleep
For an unparalleled experience, try staying at one of Valley of Fire State Parks campgrounds:
There are also some great options for camping along Lake Mead (actually you can camp anywhere within the Lake Mead NRA so long as it is 1/2 mile from a designated road):
Stay Stewarts Point Campground
A little more primitive, might need to keep your apples secured from the wild burros.
Nearby
Mesquite
City / town · 14 listings · 26 mi away
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Park · 3 listings · 43 mi away
Grand Canyon–Parashant National Monument
Park · 15 listings · 44 mi away
Boulder City
City / town · 24 listings · 46 mi away
Las Vegas
City / town · 36 listings · 47 mi away
Henderson and East
City / town · 63 listings · 47 mi away
St. George
City / town · 50 listings · 61 mi away
Snow Canyon State Park
Park · 4 listings · 62 mi away
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