Exploring the scenic Mouse's Tank Road in Nevada

Mouse's Tank Road is a very scenic drive located in northeastern Clark County, in the heart of the Valley of Fire State Park, the oldest state park in Nevada, USA. is probably one of the most scenic and photographed spots in the park featuring narrow canyons, stunning viewpoints, colorful rocks and petroglyphs.

Mouse's Tank Road

The picturesque drive is honored for its surrounding beauty as well. It’s 9.17km (5.7 miles) long, running from Valley of Fire Road northward beside the visitor center to Mouse’s Tank, a natural basin in the rock where water collects after each rainfall. Make sure you leave enough time to make plenty of stops along the way. Bikers will enjoy this road as well.

Also known as White Domes Road, the dead-end road is totally paved but a bit bumpy. The drive is as beautiful as the destination. It tops out at 656m (2,152ft) above the sea level. The road passes numerous postcard-worthy vistas surrounded by vibrant rock formations.