Bowl of Fire is one of the most overlooked areas in Nevada, which is probably due to the fact that the area is only accessible by cross-country hiking. The landscape is very similar to Valley of Fire State Park, located a few miles down the road, but at Bowl of Fire there are no roads, improvements, or crowds. I have been to this area many times and I have never encountered another hiker, other than someone from our group.
Most hikers access the area from a pull-out on Lake Mead Northshore Drive; however, with a four-wheel drive vehicle it is possible to drive up Callville Wash and save some walking distance. The sand in Callville wash is very soft in many places, so this drive should only be attempted in a four-wheel drive vehicle -- it is a long-long walk to find the nearest tow vehicle!
There are no marked hiking trails in Bowl of Fire, so most people just wander around in the maze of red sandstone outcrops and enjoy the unusual rock patterns that have been shaped by wind and water.
Bowl of Fire is full of unnamed arches and unusual formations and every time I visit the area I find something new. One time when hiking in a remove part of the Bowl, I discovered a natural bridge that was unknown to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area Staff. The following pictures are a compilation from several different hikes in Bowl of Fire are in no particular order.
BONUS PICTURE
You should get to name that arch you found. Nice images
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