Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park
Also known as Las Vegas Mormon Fort, Las Vegas Old Mormon Fort
- Status
- Status not postedTue–Sat 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.nv.gov(702) 486-3511
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 5 acres, Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park lies in Clark County, about 8 miles south of North Las Vegas.
Popular activities here are historic sites, wildlife watching, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Tue–Sat | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
| Office | Tue–Sat | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Tuesday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (last admittance 4 p.m.) Closed Sunday & Monday
Office Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed Sunday & Monday
Park Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (last admittance 4 p.m.) Closed Sunday & Monday
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Museum admission | $3 · child |
Official wording
Museum admission: $3.00 (children 12 and under are free.)
Nevada park passes
- All Access Permit — $250. Entrance, camping and boating fees at all parks for 12 months (hook-up sites +$10/vehicle) Details
- Annual Day Use Permit — $100. Entrance to all parks for 12 months; camping/boating extra Details
- Senior Citizen Permit — $30 annual administrative fee. Nevada residents 65+: entrance, camping and boat launch for 12 months Details
- Disabled Veteran Permit — $30 annual administrative fee. Qualifying Nevada disabled veterans: entrance, camping and boat launch for 12 months Details
- Veteran Annual Entrance. Nevada veterans: entrance to all parks for 12 months Details
From the Nevada state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveNevada
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
No dogs are allowed in park, except for service animals. No dogs are allowed in park, except for service animals.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingHistoric sites and toursPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Rules and permits
No dogs are allowed in park, except for service animals.
Bicycling inside the park is not allowed.
Detailed rules and regulations are posted at the park or by viewing the Park Rules page.
Getting there
- Address
- 500 E. Washington Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89101 - Nearest town
- North Las Vegas — about 8 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.1807, -115.1335
- Phone
- (702) 486-3511
- oldfort@parks.nv.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Nevada State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 2026
- Nevada State Parks 'Explore Parks' directory (park cards; slug = officialId) plus each park page for title/designation/coordinates
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: City of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Boulevard State Scenic Byway - Old Mormon Fort - NARA - 7717641.jpg — Public domain (US federal government work), Unknown author Unknown author or not provided
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology